The 1982 U.S. Clay Court Championships was a men's

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and women's Toyota Series

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tournament held in

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in the United States and played on outdoor

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s. It was the 14th edition of the

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and was held from August 2 through August 8, 1982. Fifth-seeded

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and top-seeded

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won the singles titles.

Finals

Men's singles

defeated

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7–5, 5–7, 6–3 * It was Higueras' 2nd title of the year and the 11th of his career.

Women's singles

defeated

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6–2, 6–0 * It was Ruzici's 3rd title of the year and the 10th of her career.

Men's doubles

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defeated

Robbie Venter Robert Eben Venter (7 May 1960 – 6 August 2024) was a South African businessman and professional tennis player. Biography A left handed player from Boksburg, Venter was the son of South African businessman Bill Venter. Venter was a semi-fin ...

Blaine Willenborg Blaine Willenborg (born January 4, 1960) is a former professional tennis player from the United States. Willenborg enjoyed most of his tennis success while playing doubles. During his career he won 7 doubles titles and finished runner-up an add ...

6–4, 7–5

Women's doubles

Ivanna Madruga-Osses /

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defeated

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7–5, 7–6^(7–4)

References

External links

* * {{1982 WTA Tour

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