1983 WTA Congoleum Classic

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1983 WTA Congoleum Classic
DateFebruary 28 – March 6
Edition1st
Draw28S / 14D
Prize money$50,000
SurfaceHard / outdoor
Location Palm Springs, U.S.
Champions
Singles
Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Yvonne Vermaak
Doubles
Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Jordan / Flag of the United States.svg Ann Kiyomura
WTA Congoleum Classic

The 1983 WTA Congoleum Classic was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts in Palm Springs, California in the United States that was part of the 1983 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. The tournament was held from February 28 through March 6, 1983. Sixth-seeded Yvonne Vermaak won the singles title. [1]

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Yvonne Vermaak defeated Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Carling Bassett 6–3, 7–5

Doubles

Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Jordan / Flag of the United States.svg Ann Kiyomura defeated Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dianne Fromholtz / Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve 6–2, 6–2

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References

  1. John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. p. 462.