1983 Edgbaston Cup

The 1983 Edgbaston Cup was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts that was part of the 1983 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the 2nd edition of the tournament. It took place at the Edgbaston Priory Club in Birmingham, United Kingdom, from 6 to 12 June 1983.

1983 Edgbaston Cup
Date6–12 June
Edition2nd
Category2
Draw56S / 32D
Prize money$100,000
SurfaceGrass / outdoor
LocationBirmingham, United Kingdom
VenueEdgbaston Priory Club
Champions
Singles
United States Billie Jean King
Doubles
United States Billie Jean King / United States Sharon Walsh

Entrants

Finals

Singles

United States Billie Jean King defeated United States Alycia Moulton 6–0, 7–5

  • It was King's second title of the year and the 129th of her career.

Doubles

United States Billie Jean King / United States Sharon Walsh defeated United States Beverly Mould / Australia Elizabeth Sayers 6–2, 6–4

  • It was Walsh's 4th doubles title of the year and the 15th of her career.
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