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defeated Andrea Jaeger in the final, 7–6^(8–6), 6–1 to win the women's singles tennis title at the 1982 French Open. It was her first

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singles title and fourth

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singles title overall.

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was the defending champion, but was defeated in the semifinals by Navratilova. Four-time champion

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was defeated by Jaeger in the semifinals.

Seeds

The seeded players are listed below.

is the champion; others show the round in which they were eliminated. #

''(semifinals)'' #

''(champion)'' # Tracy Austin ''(quarterfinals)'' # Andrea Jaeger ''(finalist)'' #

''(semifinals)'' # Sylvia Hanika ''(second round)'' # Mima Jaušovec ''(fourth round)'' # Anne Smith ''(fourth round)'' # Bettina Bunge ''(second round)'' #

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''(third round)'' # Virginia Ruzici ''(quarterfinals)'' # Andrea Leand ''(fourth round)'' # n/a # Mary-Lou Piatek ''(second round)'' # Kathy Rinaldi ''(fourth round)'' # Pam Casale ''(fourth round)''

Qualifying

Draw

Finals

Earlier rounds

Section 1

Section 2

Section 3

Section 4

Section 5

Section 6

Section 7

Section 8

References

External links

1982 French Open – Women's draws and results
at the International Tennis Federation {{DEFAULTSORT:1982 French Open - Women's Singles Women's Singles French Open by year – Women's singles French Open - Women's Singles 1982 in women's tennis 1982 in French women's sport