1983 Virginia Slims of Detroit
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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
.svg.png.webp){kind=small} Virginia Ruzici | |
| Doubles | |
 Kathy Jordan / Barbara Potter | |
Finals
Singles
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
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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
| 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
- 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.
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