WTA Beckenham 1983 Draw, Results & Schedule

Billie Jean King won the 1983 Beckenham, defeating Barbara Potter 6-4 6-3 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on grass courts in Beckenham, United Kingdom, from May 30 to June 5, 1983. The match log contains 46 recorded singles results for this edition.

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Champion
Billie Jean King
def. Barbara Potter , 6-4 6-3
Dates
May 30 — Jun 5
Location
Beckenham, United Kingdom
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Grass
Prize money
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Beckenham 1983 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Billie Jean King 6-4 6-3 Barbara Potter H2H Match data Jun 5, 1983* F
SF (2)
Barbara Potter 6-4 6-2 Annabel Croft H2H Match data Jun 4, 1983* SF
Billie Jean King 6-3 6-4 Sharon Walsh Pete H2H Match data Jun 4, 1983* SF
QF (4)
Annabel Croft 6-0 6-2 Elizabeth Jones H2H Match data Jun 4, 1983* QF
Barbara Potter 6-2 6-1 Jo Louis H2H Match data Jun 4, 1983* QF
Sharon Walsh Pete 7-6 6-2 Liz Smylie H2H Match data Jun 4, 1983* QF
Billie Jean King 6-4 7-5 Sue Barker H2H Match data Jun 4, 1983* QF
R16 (8)
Sharon Walsh Pete 6-3 6-1 Kim Steinmetz H2H Match data Jun 3, 1983* R16
Liz Smylie 7-5 6-4 Ann Henricksson H2H Match data Jun 3, 1983* R16
Annabel Croft 6-1 6-0 Susan Leach H2H Match data Jun 3, 1983* R16
Elizabeth Jones 6-4 6-0 Jamie Golder H2H Match data Jun 3, 1983* R16
Jo Louis 2-6 6-4 6-4 Tina Mochizuki H2H Match data Jun 3, 1983* R16
Barbara Potter 6-0 7-6 Trey Lewis H2H Match data Jun 3, 1983* R16
Billie Jean King 6-1 6-0 Florenta Mihai H2H Match data Jun 3, 1983* R16
Sue Barker 6-2 0-6 6-1 Jill Davis H2H Match data Jun 3, 1983* R16
R32 (16)
Kim Steinmetz 7-5 6-2 Sheila Mcinerney H2H Match data Jun 2, 1983* R32
Trey Lewis 6-2 6-4 Suzie Mair H2H Match data Jun 2, 1983* R32
Tina Mochizuki 4-6 6-2 6-2 Nicola Lusty H2H Match data Jun 2, 1983* R32
Sue Barker 6-4 6-0 Kate Brasher H2H Match data Jun 2, 1983* R32
Jo Louis 6-4 6-1 Claudia Monteiro H2H Match data Jun 2, 1983* R32
Florenta Mihai 6-4 4-6 6-4 Marsha Bladel H2H Match data Jun 2, 1983* R32
Ann Henricksson 6-1 6-0 Etsuko Inoue H2H Match data Jun 2, 1983* R32
Elizabeth Jones 6-1 6-0 Jenny Reeves H2H Match data Jun 2, 1983* R32
Liz Smylie 6-4 6-3 Mary Ann Colville H2H Match data Jun 2, 1983* R32
Billie Jean King 6-1 6-1 Joy Tacon H2H Match data Jun 2, 1983* R32
Susan Leach 2-6 6-4 6-4 Lucy Gordon H2H Match data Jun 2, 1983* R32
Jill Davis 6-4 6-0 Rina Einy H2H Match data Jun 2, 1983* R32
Sharon Walsh Pete 7-6 6-4 Amanda Brown H2H Match data Jun 2, 1983* R32
Jamie Golder 4-1 (ret.) Jane Preyer H2H Match data Jun 2, 1983* R32
Annabel Croft 6-7 6-4 6-3 Nancy Yeargin H2H Match data Jun 2, 1983* R32
Barbara Potter 6-7 6-4 6-4 Sara Gomer H2H Match data Jun 2, 1983* R32
R64 (15)
Suzie Mair 7-6 6-1 Susan Burke H2H Match data Jun 1, 1983* R64
Nicola Lusty 6-2 6-1 G Von Domieux H2H Match data Jun 1, 1983* R64
Annabel Croft 6-1 6-4 A Grant H2H Match data Jun 1, 1983* R64
Amanda Brown 6-4 6-3 Julie Salmon H2H Match data Jun 1, 1983* R64
Joy Tacon 6-1 6-4 Angela Walker H2H Match data Jun 1, 1983* R64
Marsha Bladel 6-4 6-1 Linda Harley H2H Match data Jun 1, 1983* R64
Jamie Golder 6-1 6-0 Ann Jones H2H Match data Jun 1, 1983* R64 Upset: winner had a 7 percent pre-match Elo win probability.
Susan Leach 6-7 6-4 7-5 Kim Seddon H2H Match data Jun 1, 1983* R64
Trey Lewis 6-3 6-4 Margaret Redfearn H2H Match data Jun 1, 1983* R64
Etsuko Inoue 6-1 6-0 M Davidson H2H Match data Jun 1, 1983* R64
Sara Gomer 7-6 6-3 Stacy Margolin H2H Match data Jun 1, 1983* R64
Rina Einy 6-4 6-4 J Wood H2H Match data Jun 1, 1983* R64
Elizabeth Jones 6-7 6-3 6-2 Michelle Tyler H2H Match data Jun 1, 1983* R64
Kate Brasher 6-2 3-6 7-5 Jenny Langstaff H2H Match data Jun 1, 1983* R64
Sheila Mcinerney 4-6 7-5 6-4 Susan Rimes H2H Match data Jun 1, 1983* R64

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Beckenham.

Most Finals

Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.

  1. Barbara Potter 1 final

Most Appearances

Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.

  1. A Grant 1 appearance

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Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.

Recent Finals

Recent Beckenham finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Billie Jean King 6-4 6-3 Barbara Potter H2H Match data 1983 Grass

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1983

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Beckenham held?
Beckenham is held in Beckenham, United Kingdom.
Who won the most recent Beckenham?
The 1983 Beckenham was won by Billie Jean King, who defeated Barbara Potter 6-4 6-3.
When was the first Beckenham played?
The first edition of Beckenham was held in 1983.
What surface is Beckenham played on?
Beckenham is played on grass courts.