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. It was the eighth edition of the tournament and was held from March 28 through April 3, 1983.

Final

Doubles

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defeated

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6–1, 6–1 * It was King's 1st title of the year and the 167th of her career. It was Walsh's 2nd title of the year and the 13th of her career.

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