1983 Congoleum Classic

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1983 Congoleum Classic
DateFebruary 21–28
Edition10th
Category Grand Prix (Super Series)
Draw64S / 32D
Prize money$200,000
Location La Quinta, California, U.S.
Venue La Quinta Resort and Club
Champions
Singles
Flag of Spain.svg José Higueras [1]
Doubles
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried / Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez [2]
  1982  · Indian Wells Masters ·  1984  

The 1983 Congoleum Classic was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts. It was the 10th edition of the Indian Wells Masters and was part of the 1983 Volvo Grand Prix. It was played at the La Quinta Resort and Club in La Quinta, California in the United States from February 21 through February 28, 1983. Third-seeded José Higueras won the singles title.

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of Spain.svg José Higueras defeated Flag of the United States.svg Eliot Teltscher 6–4, 6–2

Doubles

Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried / Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez defeated Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Tian Viljoen / Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Danie Visser 6–3, 6–3

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References

  1. "1983 La Quinta – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. "1983 La Quinta – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).