The 1983 Edgbaston Cup was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts that was part of the 1983 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the 2nd edition of the tournament. It took place at the Edgbaston Priory Club in Birmingham, United Kingdom, from 6 to 12 June 1983.
1983 Edgbaston Cup | |
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Date | 6–12 June |
Edition | 2nd |
Category | 2 |
Draw | 56S / 32D |
Prize money | $100,000 |
Surface | Grass / outdoor |
Location | Birmingham, United Kingdom |
Venue | Edgbaston Priory Club |
Champions | |
Singles | |
Billie Jean King | |
Doubles | |
Billie Jean King / Sharon Walsh |
Entrants
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Seedsedit
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Other entrantseditThe following players received entry from the qualifying draw:
The following players received a lucky loser spot:
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Finals
editSingles
editBillie Jean King defeated Alycia Moulton 6–0, 7–5
- It was King's second title of the year and the 129th of her career.
Doubles
editBillie Jean King / Sharon Walsh defeated Beverly Mould / Elizabeth Sayers 6–2, 6–4
- It was Walsh's 4th doubles title of the year and the 15th of her career.
External links
edit- 1983 Edgbaston Cup draws
- ITF tournament page Archived 13 July 2018 at the Wayback Machine