The 1983 Bakersfield Open, also known as the Ginny of Bakersfield, was a women's

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tournament played on outdoor hard courts in

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that was part of the Ginny Tournament Circuit of the

1983 Virginia Slims World Championship Series The 1983 Virginia Slims World Championship Series was the 13th season since the foundation of the Women's Tennis Association. It commenced on January 3, 1983, and concluded on March 4, 1984, after 64 events. The Virginia Slims World Championship ...

. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was held from September 26 through October 2, 1983. Jennifer Mundel-Reinbold won the singles title.

Finals

Singles

Jennifer Mundel-Reinbold defeated Julie Harrington 6–4, 6–1 * It was Mundel-Reinbold's only career title.

Doubles

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defeated

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6–4, 6–3 * It was Copeland's only career title. It was McNeil's 1st career title.

Point distribution

The following Virginia Slims ranking points were available for the tournament.

Notes

References

External links

Tournament fact sheet
{{1983 WTA Tour Bakersfield Open Tennis tournaments in the United States 1983 in American tennis