1982 Edgbaston Cup

November 2019 1982 Edgbaston Cup 7–13 June 1st Toyota Series $100,000 56S / 32D Grass / outdoor Birmingham, United Kingdom Edgbaston Priory Club USA Billie Jean King GBR Jo Durie / GBR Anne Hobbs Birmingham Classic (tennis) Birmingham Classic The 1982 Edgbaston Cup was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts that was part of the Toyota Series of the 1982 WTA Tour. It was the inaugural edition of the event and took place at the Edgbaston Priory Club in Birmingham, United Kingdom, from 7 June until 13 June 1982. Fourth-seeded Billie Jean King won the singles title, her first after the Toray Sillook Open in September 1980.Slazengers World of Tennis 1983 : the official yearbook of the International Tennis Federation 1983 Queen Anne Press London 0356093832 John Barrett 148Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide 2011 Remous 438–439 John Dolan Finals Singles 1982 Edgbaston Cup – Singles USA Billie Jean King defeated RSA 1928 Rosalyn Fairbank 6–2, 6–1 It was King's first singles title of the year and the 127th of her career. Doubles GBR Jo Durie / GBR Anne Hobbs defeated USA Rosie Casals / AUS Wendy Turnbull 6–3, 6–2 It was Durie's first doubles title of the year and of her career. It was also Hobbs' first doubles title of the year and of her career. Prize money EventWFSFQFRound of 16Round of 32Round of 64Singles $18,000$9,000$4,650$2,200$1,100$550$275 Entrants Seeds Athlete Nationality Seeding Tracy Austin United States 1 Sylvia Hanika West Germany 2 Barbara Potter United States 3 Billie Jean King United States 4 Sue Barker Great Britain 5 Kathy Jordan United States 6 Betsy Nagelsen United States 7 Ann Kiyomura United States 8 Leslie Allen United States 9 Jo Durie Great Britain 10 Yvonne Vermaak South Africa 1928 11 Wendy White United States 12 Sharon Walsh United States 13 Evonne Cawley Australia 14 Other entrants The following players received entry from the qualifying draw: USA Renee Blount USA Lele Forood USA Trey Lewis USA Nancy Neviaser AUS Elizabeth Sayers USA Kim Steinmetz AUS Amanda Tobin AUS Pam Whytcross References External links 1982 Edgbaston Cup draws ITF tournament edition details Edgbaston Cup Category:Birmingham Classic (tennis) Edgbaston Cup Edgbaston Cup