1983 Family Circle Cup

The 1983 Family Circle Cup was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at the Sea Pines Plantation on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina in the United States that was part of the 1983 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the 11th edition of the tournament and was held from April 4 through April 10, 1983. Martina Navratilova won the singles title and earned $34,000 first-prize money.[1]

1983 Family Circle Cup
DateApril 4–10
Edition11th
Draw64S / 32D
Prize money$200,000
SurfaceClay / outdoor
LocationHilton Head Island, SC, U.S.
VenueSea Pines Plantation
Champions
Singles
United States Martina Navratilova
Doubles
United States Martina Navratilova
United States Candy Reynolds
← 1982 · Family Circle Cup · 1984 →

Finals

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Singles

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  Martina Navratilova defeated   Tracy Austin 5–7, 6–0, 6–1

  • It was Navratilova's 6th singles title of the year and the 76th of her career.

Doubles

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  Martina Navratilova /   Candy Reynolds defeated   Andrea Jaeger /   Paula Smith 6–2, 6–3

  • It was Navratilova's 12th title of the year and the 159th of her career. It was Reynolds' 3rd title of the year and the 11th of her career.

Prize money

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Event W F 3rd 4th QF Round of 16 Round of 32
Singles [1] $34,000 $17,000 $8,400 $4,100 $2,100 $1,150 $575

References

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  1. ^ a b John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 462, 468–469.
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