| 1983 WTA Swiss Open | |
|---|---|
| Date | 9–14 May |
| Edition | 8th |
| Draw | 56S / 31D |
| Surface | Clay / outdoor |
| Location | Lugano, Switzerland |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
| n/a | |
| Doubles | |
 Christiane Jolissaint /  Marcella Mesker | |
The 1983 WTA Swiss Open was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts in Lugano, Switzerland that was part of the 1983 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the eighth edition of the tournament and was held from 9 May until 14 May 1983. [1]
The singles tournament was cancelled following the conclusion of the third round due to rain. [A]
Christiane Jolissaint / Marcella Mesker defeated Petra Delhees / 
Patricia Medrado 6–2, 3–6, 7–5
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