The 1983 Florida Federal Open was a women's

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tournament played on outdoor hard courts at the

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in the United States that was part of the 1983 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the 11th edition of the tournament and was held from October 10 through October 16, 1983. First-seeded

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won the singles title and earned $28,000 first-prize money.

Finals

Singles

defeated

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6–3, 6–2 * It was Navratilova's 13th singles title of the year and the 83rd of her

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Doubles

defeated Bonnie Gadusek / Wendy White-Prausa 6–0, 6–1 * It was Navratilova's 23rd title of the year and the 175th of her career. It was Shriver's 12th title of the year and the 46th of her career.

Prize money

References

External links

ITF – tournament edition details
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