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tournament played on indoor carpet courts in

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in Belgium the event was part of the

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. The tournament was held from 7 March through 13 March 1983. Fifth-seeded

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defeated Ivan Lendl in the final of the singles event, despite trailing 4–5 and 0–30 on Lendl's serve, to win the title and the accompanying $50,000 first-prize money.

Finals

Singles

defeated Ivan Lendl, 6–4, 4–6, 7–6 * It was McNamara's only singles title of the year and the fifth and last of his career.

Doubles

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defeated Hans Simonsson / Mats Wilander, 6–2, 6–4

References

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