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| 1983 Lion's Cup | |
|---|---|
| Date | November 21–27 |
| Edition | 6th |
| Draw | 4S |
| Prize money | $200,000 |
| Surface | Carpet / indoor |
| Location | Tokyo, Japan |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Martina Navratilova | |
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Martina Navratilova defeated Chris Evert 6–2, 6–2
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