1983 Bakersfield Open
Encyclopedia
The 1983 Bakersfield Open was a tennis
tournament played on outdoor hard courts in Bakersfield, California
that was part of the 1983 Virginia Slims World Championship Series
. The tournament was held from September 26 through October 2, 1983.
Jennifer Mundel-Reinbold defeated 
Julie Harrington 6–4, 6–1
Kylie Copeland / Lori McNeil
defeated Ann Henricksson
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Pat Medrado 6–4, 6–3
Tennis
Tennis is a sport usually played between two players or between two teams of two players each . Each player uses a racket that is strung to strike a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over a net into the opponent's court. Tennis is an Olympic sport and is played at all levels of society at all...
tournament played on outdoor hard courts in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield is a city near the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley in Kern County, California. It is roughly equidistant between Fresno and Los Angeles, to the north and south respectively....
that was part of the 1983 Virginia Slims World Championship Series
1983 Virginia Slims World Championship Series
The 1983 Virginia Slims World Championship Series was the 11th season since the foundation of the Women's Tennis Association. It commenced on January 3, 1983, and concluded on December 11, 1983 after 56 events....
. The tournament was held from September 26 through October 2, 1983.
Women's Singles
Jennifer Mundel-Reinbold defeated Julie Harrington 6–4, 6–1
- It was Mundel-Reinbold's only career title.
Women's Doubles
Kylie Copeland / Lori McNeilLori McNeil
Lori McNeil is an African American tennis coach and former professional tennis player from the United States. McNeil was a childhood friend of fellow African American pro Zina Garrison...
defeated
Ann HenrickssonAnn Henricksson
Ann Henricksson was an American professional tennis player from 1981 to 1994.She played two fourth-round Grand Slam matches: in 1985, in the Australian Open and in 1990, at Wimbledon .Ann Henricksson won three WTA doubles tournaments.-Runner up in Singles:-Doubles titles:-Runner up in doubles...
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Pat Medrado 6–4, 6–3
- It was Copeland's only career title. It was McNeil's 1st career title.