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 | |
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Doubles | |
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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 second edition of the tournament. It took place at the Edgbaston Priory Club in Birmingham, United Kingdom, from 6 June until 12 June 1983. First-seeded Billie Jean King won the singles title.
Billie Jean King defeated
Alycia Moulton 6–0, 7–5
Billie Jean King /
Sharon Walsh defeated
Beverly Mould /
Elizabeth Sayers 6–2, 6–4
Seeds
| Other entrantsThe following players received entry from the qualifying draw:
The following players received a lucky loser spot: |
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