1983 Virginia Slims Hall of Fame Classic
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| 1983 Virginia Slims Hall of Fame Classic | |
|---|---|
| Date | July 11 – 17 |
| Edition | 5th |
| Draw | 32S / 16D |
| Prize money | $100,000 |
| Surface | Grass / outdoor |
| Location | Newport, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Venue | Newport Casino |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Alycia Moulton | |
| Doubles | |
| Barbara Potter / Pam Shriver | |
The 1983 Virginia Slims Hall of Fame Classic, also known as the Virginia Slims of Newport, was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts in Newport, Rhode Island in the United States that was part of the 1983 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. The tournament was held from July 11 through July 17, 1983. Third-seeded Alycia Moulton won the singles title.[1][2]
Finals
[edit]Singles
[edit] Alycia Moulton defeated Kim Shaefer 6–3, 6–2
- It was Moulton's 3rd title of the year and the 4th of her career.
Doubles
[edit] Barbara Potter / Pam Shriver defeated Barbara Jordan / 
Elizabeth Smylie 6–3 6–1
- It was Potter's 1st title of the year and the 7th of her career. It was Shriver's 9th title of the year and the 43rd of her career.
References
[edit]- ^ John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. p. 462.
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1984). World of Tennis 1984 : The Official Yearbook of the International Tennis Federation. London: Willow Books. p. 193. ISBN 0002181223.