1983 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]

1983 WTA Congoleum Classic
DateFebruary 28 – March 6
Edition1st
Draw28S / 14D
Prize money$50,000
SurfaceHard / outdoor
LocationPalm Springs, U.S.
Champions
Singles
South Africa Yvonne Vermaak
Doubles
United States Kathy Jordan / United States Ann Kiyomura

Finals

Singles

South Africa Yvonne Vermaak defeated Canada Carling Bassett 6–3, 7–5

  • It was Vermaak's 1st title of the year and the 2nd of her career.

Doubles

United States Kathy Jordan / United States Ann Kiyomura defeated Australia Dianne Fromholtz / Netherlands Betty Stöve 6–2, 6–2

  • It was Jordan's 1st title of the year and the 20th of her career. It was Kiyomura's 1st title of the year and the 14th of her career.

References

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