The 1983 Virginia Slims of Detroit was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Cobo Hall & Arena in Detroit, Michigan in the United States that was part of the 1983 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. The tournament was held from October 3 through October 9, 1983.[1] Eighth-seeded Virginia Ruzici won the singles title and earned $28,000 first-prize money.[2]
1983 Virginia Slims of Detroit | |
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Date | October 3–9 |
Edition | 12th |
Draw | 32S / 16D |
Prize money | $150,000 |
Surface | Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor |
Location | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
Venue | Cobo Hall & Arena |
Champions | |
Singles | |
Virginia Ruzici | |
Doubles | |
Kathy Jordan / Barbara Potter |
Finals edit
Singles edit
Virginia Ruzici defeated Kathy Jordan 4–6, 6–4, 6–2
- It was Ruzici's 3rd title of the year and the 24th of her career.
Doubles edit
Kathy Jordan / Barbara Potter defeated Rosie Casals / Wendy Turnbull 6–4, 6–1
- It was Jordan's 2nd title of the year and the 21st of her career. It was Potter's 3rd title of the year and the 15th of her career.
Prize money edit
Event | W | F | SF | QF | Round of 16 | Round of 32 |
Singles [1] | $28,000 | $14,000 | $7,000 | $3,350 | $1,675 | $825 |
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References edit
- ^ a b John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 462, 479.
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1984). World of Tennis 1984 : The Official Yearbook of the International Tennis Federation. London: Willow Books. pp. 188–189. ISBN 0002181223.