1983 Wightman Cup

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1983 Wightman Cup
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Winning NationFlag of the United States.svg  United States
1982
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The 1983 Wightman Cup was the 55th edition of the annual women's team tennis competition between the United States and Great Britain. It was held at The College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia in the United States. It was held from November 1 through November 6, 1983. [1]

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The College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia, United States
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Martina Navratilova
Sue Barker
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Kathy Rinaldi
Virginia Wade
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Pam Shriver
Jo Durie
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Candy Reynolds  /  Paula Smith
Sue Barker  /  Virginia Wade
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Pam Shriver
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Martina Navratilova
Jo Durie
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References

  1. Collins, Bud (2010). The Bud Collins History of Tennis : An Authoritative Encyclopedia and Record Book (2nd ed.). [New York]: New Chapter Press. p. 534. ISBN   978-0-942257-70-0.