1983 Virginia Slims of Nashville

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1983 Virginia Slims of Nashville
DateFebruary 28 – March 6
Edition2nd
CategoryGinny Tournament Circuit
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$50,000
Location Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
VenueMaryland Farms Racquet Club
Champions
Singles
Flag of the United States.svg Kathleen Horvath
Doubles
Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Rosalyn Fairbank / Flag of the United States.svg Candy Reynolds
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The 1983 Virginia Slims of Nashville was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts at the Maryland Farms Racquet Club in Nashville, Tennessee in the United States that was part of the Ginny Series [lower-alpha 1] of the 1983 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. The tournament was held from February 28 through March 6, 1983. Second-seeded Kathleen Horvath won the singles title. [2] [3] [1]

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of the United States.svg Kathleen Horvath defeated Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Marcela Skuherská 6–4, 6–3

Doubles

Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Rosalyn Fairbank / Flag of the United States.svg Candy Reynolds defeated Flag of the United States.svg Alycia Moulton / Flag of the United States.svg Paula Smith 6–4, 7–6

Notes

  1. The 1983 Ginny Tournament Circuit consisted of eight $50,000 events played between February and September, followed by a $100,000 Ginny Championships in November. All tournaments were held in the United States. [1]

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References

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