The 1983 French Open was a

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tournament that took place on the outdoor

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s at the

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in Paris, France. The tournament ran from 23 May until 5 June. It was the 82nd staging of the

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, and the first Grand Slam tennis event of 1983.

Finals

Men's singles

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defeated

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, 6–2, 7–5, 7–6^(7–3) *It was Noah's 3rd title of the year, and his 14th overall. It was his 1st (and only) career Grand Slam title.

Women's singles

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defeated Mima Jaušovec, 6–1, 6–2 *It was Evert's 15th career Grand Slam title, and her 5th French Open title.

Men's doubles

Anders Järryd / Hans Simonsson defeated Mark Edmondson / Sherwood Stewart, 7–6^(7–4), 6–4, 6–2

Women's doubles

Rosalyn Fairbank / Candy Reynolds defeated Kathy Jordan / Anne Smith, 5–7, 7–5, 6–2

Mixed doubles

Barbara Jordan /

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defeated Leslie Allen / Charles Strode, 6–2, 6–3

Prize money

Total prize money for the event was FF9,782,133.

References

External links

French Open official website
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