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WTA Beckenham 1983 Draw & Results
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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 May 30–June 5 on grass courts in Beckenham, United Kingdom.
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Location
Beckenham,
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Results
Match Log
Draw
46 recorded singles results
Beckenham 1983 match log
Winner Score Loser H2H Match Data Date Round Billie Jean King 6-4 6-3 Barbara Potter H2H Match data Jun 5, 1983* F 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 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 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 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 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
The leading Open Era records for Beckenham.
Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.
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* Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.
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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, 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.