1982 WTA Tour

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1982 WTA Tour
Martina Navratilova at the 2010 US Open 03.jpg
Martina Navratilova finished the year as world No. 1 for the third time in her career. She won 15 singles tournaments during the season, including two majors at the French Open and the Wimbledon Championships. She also finished runner-up at another major, the Australian Open.
Details
Duration4 January – 19 December 1982
Edition10th
Tournaments50
CategoriesGrand Slam (4)
WTA Championships (3)
Avon Championships (11)
Toyota Series (29)
Achievements (singles)
Most tournament titles Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova (15)
Most tournament finals Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova (17)
Prize money leader Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova ($1,475,055)
Points leader Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova (19.165)
Awards
Player of the year Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Doubles team of the year Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
Most improved
player of the year
Flag of Italy.svg Sabina Simmonds
Newcomer of the year Flag of the United States.svg Zina Garrison
1981
1983

The 1982 WTA Tour was the 10th season since the foundation of the Women's Tennis Association. It commenced on 4 January 1982, and concluded on 19 December 1982, after 36 events. The WTA Tour was the elite tour for professional women's tennis organised by the Women's Tennis Association (WTA). The tour consistent of two major circuits, the Avon Championships World Championship Series and the Toyota Series. It included the four Grand Slam tournaments and a series of other events. ITF tournaments were not part of the tour, although they awarded points for the WTA World Ranking.

Contents

Schedule

The table below shows the 1982 WTA Tour schedule.

Key
Grand Slam tournaments
WTA Championships
Avon Championships Circuit
Toyota Series
Team events

January

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
4 Jan Avon Championships of Washington
Washington, United States
Avon Championships Circuit
Carpet (i) – $200,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
6–2, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith Flag of Germany.svg Sylvia Hanika
Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Potter
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
Flag of the United States.svg Bonnie Gadusek
Flag of the United States.svg Andrea Jaeger
Flag of Germany.svg Bettina Bunge
Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Jordan
Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith
6–2, 3–6, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
11 Jan Avon Championships of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, United States
Avon Championships Circuit
Carpet (i) – $150,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Potter
6–4, 7–6(7–3)
Flag of Germany.svg Bettina Bunge Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith
Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
Flag of the United States.svg Candy Reynolds
Flag of the United States.svg Leslie Allen
Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Rinaldi
Flag of Germany.svg Sylvia Hanika
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sue Barker
Flag of the United States.svg Ann Kiyomura
6–2, 7–6(7–5)
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith
18 Jan Avon Championships of Seattle
Seattle, United States
Avon Championships Circuit
Carpet (i) – $150,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
6–2, 6–0
Flag of the United States.svg Andrea Jaeger Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Potter
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith
Flag of Germany.svg Bettina Bunge
Flag of Germany.svg Sylvia Hanika
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
7–5, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith
25 Jan Avon Championships of Chicago
Chicago, United States
Avon Championships Circuit
Carpet (i) – $150,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
6–4, 6–1
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull Flag of Germany.svg Sylvia Hanika
Flag of the United States.svg Andrea Jaeger
Flag of the United States.svg Andrea Leand
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Helena Suková
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dianne Fromholtz
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
7–5, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull

February

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
1 Feb Avon Championships of Detroit
Detroit, United States
Avon Championships Circuit
Carpet (i) – $150,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Andrea Jaeger
2–6, 6–4, 6–2
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Mima Jaušovec Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Rosalyn Nideffer
Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dianne Fromholtz
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici
Flag of the United States.svg Mary Lou Daniels
Flag of the United States.svg Leslie Allen
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Mima Jaušovec
6–4, 6–0
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
8 Feb Avon Championships of Kansas City
Kansas City, United States
Avon Championships Circuit
Carpet (i) – $100,000 – 16S/8D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
6–2, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Potter Flag of the United States.svg Mary Lou Piatek
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Mima Jaušovec
Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici
Flag of the United States.svg Andrea Leand
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Rosalyn Fairbank
Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Potter
Flag of the United States.svg Sharon Walsh
4–6, 6–2, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Mary Lou Piatek
Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith
15 Feb Avon Championships of Houston
Houston, United States
Avon Championships Circuit
Carpet (i) – $100,000 – 17S/10D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Germany.svg Bettina Bunge
6–2, 3–6, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sue Barker
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dianne Fromholtz
Flag of the United States.svg Wendy White
Flag of Italy.svg Sabina Simmonds
Flag of the United States.svg Mary Lou Piatek
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Jordan
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
7–6(8–6), 6–2
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sue Barker
Flag of the United States.svg Sharon Walsh
22 Feb Avon Championships of California
Oakland, United States
Avon Championships Circuit
Carpet (i) – $150,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Andrea Jaeger
7–6(7–5), 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert-Lloyd Flag of Germany.svg Sylvia Hanika
Flag of Germany.svg Claudia Kohde-Kilsch
Flag of the United States.svg Leslie Allen
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Potter
Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Potter
Flag of the United States.svg Sharon Walsh
6–1, 3–6, 7–6(7–5)
Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Jordan
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver

March

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
1 Mar Avon Championships of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, United States
Avon Championships Circuit
Hard – $150,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Mima Jaušovec
6–2, 7–6(7–4)
Flag of Germany.svg Sylvia Hanika Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
Flag of the United States.svg Leslie Allen
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Yvonne Vermaak
Flag of the United States.svg Andrea Leand
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jo Durie
Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Potter
Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Jordan
Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith
6–3, 7–5
Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Potter
Flag of the United States.svg Sharon Walsh
8 Mar Avon Championships of Dallas
Dallas, United States
Avon Championships Circuit
Carpet (i) – $200,000 – 565/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
6–3, 6–2
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Mima Jaušovec Flag of the United States.svg Kate Latham
Flag of Italy.svg Sabina Simmonds
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
Flag of the United States.svg Mary-Lou Piatek
Flag of the United States.svg Leslie Allen
Flag of the United States.svg Jennifer Russell
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
6–4, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Ilana Kloss
15 Mar Avon Championships of Boston
Boston, United States
Avon Championships Circuit
Carpet (i) – $150,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Jordan
7–5, 1–6, 6–4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull Flag of the United States.svg Bonnie Gadusek
Flag of the United States.svg Andrea Leand
Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith
Flag of the United States.svg Betsy Nagelsen
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Yvonne Vermaak
Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Jordan
Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith
7–6(9–7), 2–6, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
22 Mar Avon Championships
New York City, United States
WTA championships
Carpet (i) – $300,000 – 8S/4D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Germany.svg Sylvia Hanika
1–6, 6–3, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
6–4, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Jordan
Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith

April

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
5 Apr Family Circle Cup
Hilton Head Island, United States
Toyota Series (Category 7)
Clay – $200,000 – 56S/32D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
6–4, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Andrea Jaeger Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert-Lloyd
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Mima Jaušovec
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
Flag of the United States.svg Zina Garrison
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Hana Mandlíková
Flag of the United States.svg Andrea Leand
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
6–1, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Jennifer Russell
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici
12 Apr Bridgestone Doubles Championships
Fort Worth, United States
Toyota Series (Category 5)
Carpet (i) – $150,000 – 8D
Doubles
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
7–5, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Jordan
Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith
Flag of the United States.svg Kiyomura / Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Barker
Flag of the United States.svg Allen / Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Jaušovec
Flag of the United States.svg Piatek / Flag of the United States.svg White
Flag of the United States.svg King / Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Kloss
Flag of the United States.svg Casals / Flag of Australia (converted).svg Turnbull
Flag of the United States.svg Potter / Flag of the United States.svg Walsh
19 Apr Murjani WTA Championships
Amelia Island, United States
Toyota Series (Category 7)
Clay – $250,000 – 56S/32D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert-Lloyd
6–3, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Andrea Jaeger Flag of Germany.svg Bettina Bunge
Flag of the United States.svg Kathleen Horvath
Flag of Argentina.svg Ivanna Madruga-Osses
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Casale
Flag of France.svg Catherine Tanvier
Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Rinaldi
Flag of the United States.svg Leslie Allen
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Mima Jaušovec
6–1, 7–5
Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Potter
Flag of the United States.svg Sharon Walsh
26 Apr United Airlines Tournament of Champions
Orlando, United States
Toyota Series (Category 7)
Clay – $200,000 – 22S/8D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
6–2, 7–5
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Mima Jaušovec
Flag of the United States.svg Andrea Jaeger
Flag of Brazil.svg Patricia Medrado
Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Potter
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
Flag of the United States.svg Lisa Bonder
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
6–3, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Jordan
Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith
Torneo Citta di Arzachena
Arzachena, Italy
Toyota Series (Category 1)
Clay – $50,000 – 22S/8D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Elizabeth Smylie
6–2, 7–5
Flag of the United States.svg Dana Gilbert
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Debbie Jevans
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Liz Jones
7–6, 6–2
Flag of Sweden.svg Catrin Jexell
Flag of Argentina.svg Susana Villaverde

May

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
3 May Italian Open
Perugia, Italy
Toyota Series (Category 5)
Clay – $150,000 – 56S/32D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert-Lloyd
6–0, 6–2
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Hana Mandlíková Flag of the United States.svg Lisa Bonder
Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
Flag of the United States.svg Bonnie Gadusek
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Yvonne Vermaak
Flag of Germany.svg Sylvia Hanika
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Casale
Flag of the United States.svg Kathleen Horvath
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Yvonne Vermaak
2–6, 6–4, 7–6
Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Ilana Kloss
10 May Toyota Swiss Open
Lugano, Switzerland
Toyota Series (Category 3)
Clay – $100,000 – 56S/32D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert-Lloyd
6–0, 6–3
Flag of Hungary.svg Andrea Temesvári Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Yvonne Vermaak
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Helena Suková
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Marcella Mesker
Flag of Brazil.svg Patricia Medrado
Flag of Germany.svg Sylvia Hanika
Flag of the United States.svg Candy Reynolds
Flag of the United States.svg Paula Smith
6–2, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Jennifer Russell
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici
17 May German Open
West Berlin, West Germany
Toyota Series (Category 5)
Clay – $150,000 – 56S/29D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Germany.svg Bettina Bunge
6–2, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Rinaldi Flag of the United States.svg Bonnie Gadusek
Flag of Germany.svg Sylvia Hanika
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Hana Mandlíková
Flag of South Korea.svg Lee Duk-hee
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Mima Jaušovec
Flag of the United States.svg Andrea Leand
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Liz Gordon
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Beverly Mould
6–3, 6–4
Flag of Germany.svg Bettina Bunge
Flag of Germany.svg Claudia Kohde-Kilsch
24 May
31 May
French Open
Paris, France
Grand Slam
Clay – $350,000 – 112S/64Q/48D/32X
SinglesDoublesMixed doubles
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
7–6(8–6), 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Andrea Jaeger Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert-Lloyd
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Hana Mandlíková
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Lucia Romanov
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici
Flag of the United States.svg Tracy Austin
Flag of the United States.svg Zina Garrison
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith
6–3, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Rosemary Casals
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Lloyd
6–2, 7–6
Flag of Brazil.svg Cláudia Monteiro
Flag of Brazil.svg Cássio Motta

June

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
7 Jun Edgbaston Cup
Birmingham, Great Britain
Toyota Series (Category 3)
Grass – $100,000 – 56S/32D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
6–2, 6–1
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Rosalyn Fairbank Flag of the United States.svg Ann Kiyomura
Flag of the United States.svg Betsy Nagelsen
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jo Durie
Flag of the United States.svg Leslie Allen
Flag of the United States.svg Nancy Yeargin
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jo Durie
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Anne Hobbs
6–3, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
14 Jun BMW Championships
Eastbourne, Great Britain
Toyota Series (Category 5)
Grass – $150,000 – 64S/32D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
6–4, 6–3
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Hana Mandlíková Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jo Durie
Flag of Germany.svg Bettina Bunge
Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Potter
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
Flag of the United States.svg Zina Garrison
Flag of the United States.svg Andrea Jaeger
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
6–3, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Jordan
Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith
21 Jun
28 Jun
Wimbledon Championships
London, Great Britain
Grand Slam
Grass – $670,000 – 112S/64Q/48D/48X
SinglesDoublesMixed doubles
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
6–1, 3–6, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert-Lloyd Flag of Germany.svg Bettina Bunge
Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
Flag of the United States.svg JoAnne Russell
Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith
Flag of the United States.svg Tracy Austin
Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Potter
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
6–4, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Jordan
Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith
Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Kevin Curren
2–6, 6–3, 7–5
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Lloyd

July

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
5 Jul Casino Cup
Hamburg, West Germany
Toyota Series (Category 1)
Clay – $50,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Lisa Bonder
6–3, 6–2
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Renáta Tomanová Flag of Bulgaria (1971-1990).svg Manuela Maleeva
Flag of Brazil.svg Cláudia Monteiro
Flag of the United States.svg Kathrin Keil
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Lea Plchová
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Lilian Drescher
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Marcela Skuherská
Flag of Sweden.svg Elisabeth Ekblom
Flag of Sweden.svg Lena Sandin
7–6, 6–3
Flag of Brazil.svg Patricia Medrado
Flag of Brazil.svg Cláudia Monteiro
12 Jul Kim Cup
Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France
Toyota Series (Category 1)
Clay – $50,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici
6–2, 7–6(7–5)
Flag of the United States.svg Bonnie Gadusek Flag of Germany.svg Sylvia Hanika
Flag of Brazil.svg Patricia Medrado
Flag of France.svg Catherine Tanvier
Flag of the United States.svg Lisa Bonder
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sue Barker
Flag of Hungary.svg Andrea Temesvári
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici
Flag of France.svg Catherine Tanvier
7–6, 6–2
Flag of Brazil.svg Patricia Medrado
Flag of Brazil.svg Cláudia Monteiro
19 Jul Federation Cup
Santa Clara, California, United States
Team event
Hard
Flag of the United States.svg  United States
3–0
Flag of Germany.svg  West Germany
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czechoslovakia
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
Head Cup
Kitzbühel, Austria
Toyota Series (Category 1)
Clay – $50,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici
6–2, 6–2
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Lea Plchová Flag of Austria.svg Petra Huber
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Kateřina Böhmová
Flag of Germany.svg Sylvia Hanika
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Michaela Pazderová
Flag of Hungary.svg Marie Pinterová
Flag of Greece.svg Angeliki Kanellopoulou
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Yvona Brzáková
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Kateřina Böhmová
6–1, 7–5
Flag of the United States.svg Jill Patterson
Flag of the United States.svg Courtney Lord
26 Jul Wells Fargo Open
San Diego, United States
Toyota Series (Category 4)
Hard – $125,000- 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Tracy Austin
7–6(7–5), 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Rinaldi Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Jordan
Flag of France.svg Corinne Vanier
Flag of the United States.svg Kate Latham
Flag of the United States.svg Leslie Allen
Flag of the United States.svg Bonnie Gadusek
Flag of the United States.svg Alycia Moulton
Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Jordan
Flag of the United States.svg Paula Smith
6–3, 5–7, 7–6(7–3)
Flag of Brazil.svg Patricia Medrado
Flag of Brazil.svg Cláudia Monteiro

August

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
2 Aug U.S. Clay Court Championships
Indianapolis, United States
Toyota Series (Category 7)
Clay – $200,000 – 56S/32D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici
6–2, 6–0
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Helena Suková Flag of the United States.svg Bonnie Gadusek
Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Rinaldi
Flag of the United States.svg Michelle Torres
Flag of South Korea.svg Lee Duk-hee
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dianne Fromholtz
Flag of the United States.svg Susan Mascarin
Flag of Argentina.svg Ivanna Madruga-Osses
Flag of France.svg Catherine Tanvier
7–5, 7–6(7–4)
Flag of the United States.svg JoAnne Russell
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici
9 Aug Toyota Women's Tennis Classic
Atlanta, United States
Toyota Series (Category 5)
Hard – $150,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert-Lloyd
6–3, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Susan Mascarin Flag of the United States.svg Mary Lou Daniels
Flag of the United States.svg Dana Gilbert
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Yvonne Vermaak
Flag of the United States.svg Wendy White
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dianne Fromholtz
Flag of the United States.svg Ann Kiyomura
Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Jordan
Flag of the United States.svg Betsy Nagelsen
4–6, 7–6(13–11), 7–6(7–3)
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert-Lloyd
Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
16 Aug Player's Canadian Open
Montreal, Canada
Toyota Series (Category 7)
Hard – $200,000 – 56S/32D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
6–3, 7–5
Flag of the United States.svg Andrea Jaeger Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Hana Mandlíková
Flag of Italy.svg Sabina Simmonds
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Iva Budařová
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Helena Suková
Flag of Germany.svg Eva Pfaff
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of the United States.svg Candy Reynolds
6–4, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Potter
Flag of the United States.svg Sharon Walsh
23 Aug Volvo Women's Cup
Mahwah, United States
Toyota Series (Category 3)
Hard – $100,000 – 56S/32D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Leigh-Anne Thompson
7–6(7–4), 6–3
Flag of Germany.svg Bettina Bunge Flag of the United States.svg Wendy White
Flag of Germany.svg Claudia Kohde-Kilsch
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Iva Budařová
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Jennifer Mundel
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Jordan
Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Potter
Flag of the United States.svg Sharon Walsh
6–1, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
30 Aug
6 Sep
US Open
New York City, United States
Grand Slam
Hard – $850,000 – 128S/64Q/64D/32X
SinglesDoublesMixed doubles
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert-Lloyd
6–3, 6–1
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Hana Mandlíková Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
Flag of the United States.svg Andrea Jaeger
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of the United States.svg Tracy Austin
Flag of the United States.svg Gretchen Rush
Flag of the United States.svg Bonnie Gadusek
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
6–4, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Potter
Flag of the United States.svg Sharon Walsh
Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Kevin Curren
6–7, 7–6(7–4), 7–6(7–5)
Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Potter
Flag of the United States.svg Ferdi Taygan

September

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
13 Sep TV Tokyo Open
Tokyo, Japan
Toyota Series (Category 5)
Carpet (i) – $150,000 – 16S
Singles
Flag of Germany.svg Bettina Bunge
7–6(7–4), 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Potter Flag of the United States.svg Sandy Collins
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Hana Mandlíková
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Mima Jaušovec
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Casale
Flag of the United States.svg Bonnie Gadusek
27 Sep U.S. Women's Indoor Championships
Philadelphia, United States
Toyota Series (Category 4)
Carpet (i) – $125,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Potter
6–4, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver Flag of the United States.svg Tracy Austin
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
Flag of the United States.svg Camille Benjamin
Flag of the United States.svg Susan Mascarin
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Mima Jaušovec
Flag of the United States.svg Wendy White
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
3–6, 7–6(7–5), 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Potter
Flag of the United States.svg Sharon Walsh

October

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
4 Oct Lynda Carter Maybelline Classic
Deerfield Beach, United States
Toyota Series (Category 4)
Hard – $125,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert-Lloyd
6–1, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Andrea Jaeger Flag of the United States.svg Andrea Leand
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Virginia Wade
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici
Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Hallquist
Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Potter
Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Potter
Flag of the United States.svg Sharon Walsh
7–6(7–5), 7–6(7–3)
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
11 Oct Borden Classic
Tokyo, Japan
Toyota Series (Category 1)
Hard – $50,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Lisa Bonder
2–6, 6–0, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Shelley Solomon Flag of the United States.svg Phyllis Blackwell
Flag of Peru.svg Laura Arraya
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Angela Walker
Flag of the United States.svg Barbie Bramblett
Flag of the United States.svg Kate Latham
Flag of the United States.svg Laura duPont
Flag of Japan.svg Naoko Sato
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brenda Remilton
2–6, 6–3, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Laura duPont
Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Jordan
Florida Federal Open
Tampa, Florida, United States
Toyota Series (Category 4)
Hard – $125,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert-Lloyd
3–6, 6–1, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Andrea Jaeger Flag of the United States.svg Andrea Leand
Flag of the United States.svg Beth Herr
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici
Flag of Germany.svg Sylvia Hanika
Flag of the United States.svg Camille Benjamin
Flag of the United States.svg Zina Garrison
Flag of the United States.svg Ann Kiyomura
Flag of the United States.svg Paula Smith
6–2, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Mary Lou Piatek
Flag of the United States.svg Wendy White
18 Oct Porsche Tennis Grand Prix
Stuttgart, West Germany
Toyota Series (Category 4)
Hard (i) – $125,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
6–3, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Tracy Austin Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Mima Jaušovec
Flag of Germany.svg Sylvia Hanika
Flag of Brazil.svg Pat Medrado
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jo Durie
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Helena Suková
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
6–2, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Candy Reynolds
Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith
Japan Open Tennis Championships
Tokyo, Japan
Toyota Series (Category 1)
Hard – $50,000 – S/D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Peru.svg Laura Arraya
3–6, 6–4, 6–0
Flag of Peru.svg Pilar Vásquez Flag of Australia (converted).svg Pam Whytcross
Flag of the United States.svg Lisa Bonder
Flag of Japan.svg Etsuko Inoue
Flag of Japan.svg Masako Yanagi
Flag of the United States.svg Laura duPont
Flag of Sweden.svg Catrin Jexell
Flag of the United States.svg Laura duPont
Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Jordan
6–2, 6–7, 6–1
Flag of Japan.svg Naoko Sato
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brenda Remilton
25 Oct Daihatsu Challenge
Brighton, Great Britain
Toyota Series (Category 5)
Carpet (i) – $150,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
6–1, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert-Lloyd Flag of the United States.svg Tracy Austin
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Potter
Flag of the United States.svg Jennifer Russell
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici
Flag of the United States.svg Leigh-Anne Thompson
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
2–6, 7–5, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Potter
Flag of the United States.svg Sharon Walsh

November

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
1 Nov Seiko Classic
Hong Kong
Toyota Series (Category 1)
Hard – $50,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Sweden.svg Catrin Jexell
6–3, 7–5
Flag of the United States.svg Alycia Moulton Flag of the United States.svg Vicki Nelson-Dunbar
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Christiane Jolissaint
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Lilian Drescher
Flag of the United States.svg Dana Gilbert
Flag of the United States.svg Kim Steinmetz
Flag of the United States.svg Phyllis Blackwell
Flag of the United States.svg Laura duPont
Flag of the United States.svg Alycia Moulton
6–2, 4–6, 7–5
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Jennifer Mundel
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Yvonne Vermaak
Wightman Cup
Williamsburg, United States
Hard (i)
Team event
Flag of the United States.svg United States
6–1
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Great Britain

15 Nov National Panasonic Open
Brisbane, Australia
Toyota Series (Category 4)
Grass – $150,000 – 56S/32D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
6–3, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Rosalyn Fairbank
Flag of the United States.svg Alycia Moulton
Flag of the United States.svg Tracy Austin
Flag of Bulgaria (1971-1990).svg Manuela Maleeva
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Hana Mandlíková
Flag of France.svg Catherine Tanvier
Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith
6–3, 6–4
Flag of Germany.svg Eva Pfaff
Flag of Germany.svg Claudia Kohde-Kilsch
22 Nov NSW Building Society Open
Sydney, Australia
Toyota Series (Category 4)
Grass – $125,000 – 56S/32D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
6–0, 3–6, 6–1
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong Cawley Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
Flag of the United States.svg Andrea Jaeger
Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
Flag of Germany.svg Eva Pfaff
Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
6–2, 2–6, 7–6
Flag of Germany.svg Eva Pfaff
Flag of Germany.svg Claudia Kohde-Kilsch
29 Nov
6 Dec
Marlboro Australian Open
Melbourne, Australia
Grand Slam
Grass – $500,000 – 64S/32Q/32D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert-Lloyd
6–3, 2–6, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
Flag of the United States.svg Zina Garrison
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jo Durie
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Carling Bassett-Seguso
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
Flag of Germany.svg Sylvia Hanika
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
6–4, 6–2
Flag of Germany.svg Eva Pfaff
Flag of Germany.svg Claudia Kohde-Kilsch

December

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
6 Dec Central Fidelity Banks International
Richmond, Virginia, United States
Toyota Series (Category 5)
Carpet (i) – $150,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
6–7, 6–4, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Tracy Austin Flag of the United States.svg Leigh-Anne Thompson
Flag of the United States.svg Jennifer Russell
Flag of the United States.svg Bonnie Gadusek
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Mima Jaušovec
Flag of the United States.svg Mary Lou Daniels
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of the United States.svg Candy Reynolds
6–3, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Jennifer Russell
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici
13 Dec Toyota Series Championships
East Rutherford, United States
WTA Championships
Hard (i) – $300,000 – 12S/6D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
4–6, 6–1, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert-Lloyd Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Hana Mandlíková
Flag of the United States.svg Tracy Austin
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Potter
Flag of the United States.svg Andrea Jaeger
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
6–4, 7–5
Flag of the United States.svg Candy Reynolds
Flag of the United States.svg Paula Smith

Rankings

Below are the 1982 WTA year-end rankings (December 20, 1982) in singles competition:

Singles Year-end Ranking [1]
NoPlayer NamePoints1981Change
1Flag of the United States.svg  Martina Navratilova  (USA)19.1653+2
2Flag of the United States.svg  Chris Evert-Lloyd  (USA)17.5261-1
3Flag of the United States.svg  Andrea Jaeger  (USA)12.8564+1
4Flag of the United States.svg  Tracy Austin  (USA)10.4032-2
5Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Wendy Turnbull  (AUS)9.7838+3
6Flag of the United States.svg  Pam Shriver  (USA)9.1567+1
7Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Hana Mandlíková  (TCH)9.0035-2
8Flag of the United States.svg  Barbara Potter  (USA)8.69910+2
9Flag of Germany.svg  Bettina Bunge  (FRG)8.4969=
10Flag of Germany.svg  Sylvia Hanika  (FRG)8.2606-4
11Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg  Virginia Ruzici  (ROU)7.52712+1
12Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg  Mima Jaušovec  (YUG)7.09711-1
13Flag of the United States.svg  Anne Smith  (USA)6.96616+3
14Flag of the United States.svg  Billie Jean King  (USA)6.974NRNR
15Flag of the United States.svg  Kathy Rinaldi  (USA)6.59333+18
16Flag of the United States.svg  Zina Garrison  (USA)6.343NRNR
17Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg  Rosalyn Fairbank  (RSA)6.21843+26
18Flag of the United States.svg  Bonnie Gadusek  (USA)5.95625+7
19Flag of Germany.svg  Claudia Kohde-Kilsch  (FRG)5.85620+1
20Flag of the United States.svg  Andrea Leand  (USA)5.677NRNR

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