WTA Beckenham 1983 Draw, Results & Schedule

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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.

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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DateRoundWinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch
F (1)
Jun 5, 1983* F Billie Jean King 6-4 6-3 Barbara Potter H2H Match data
SF (2)
Jun 4, 1983* SF 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
QF (4)
Jun 4, 1983* QF 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
R16 (8)
Jun 3, 1983* R16 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
R32 (16)
Jun 2, 1983* R32 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
R64 (15)
Jun 1, 1983* R64 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 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

Most Titles

PlayerTitles
Evonne Goolagong 2
Olga Morozova 2
Pam Shriver 2
Andrea Jaeger 1
Billie Jean King 1

Recent Finals

SeasonSurfaceWinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch
1983 Grass Billie Jean King 6-4 6-3 Barbara Potter H2H Match data
1982 Grass Pam Shriver 6-3 6-2 Liz Smylie H2H Match data
1981 Grass Pam Shriver 6-2 6-2 Elizabeth Little H2H Match data
1980 Grass Andrea Jaeger 6-4 6-1 Jo Durie H2H Match data
1979 Grass Evonne Goolagong 6-3 6-2 Pam Shriver H2H Match data

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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 6-4 6-3.
Who has won the most Beckenham titles?
Evonne Goolagong has won 2 Beckenham titles, the most by any player.
When was the first Beckenham played?
The first edition of Beckenham was held in 1968.
What surface is Beckenham played on?
Beckenham is played on grass courts.