1983 US Open (tennis)
The 1983 US Open was a tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts at the USTA National Tennis Center in New York City in New York in the United States. It was the 103rd edition of the US Open and was held from August 30 to September 11, 1983.
1983 US Open | |
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Date | August 30 – September 11 |
Edition | 103rd |
Category | Grand Slam (ITF) |
Surface | Hardcourt |
Location | New York City, New York, United States |
Champions | |
Men's Singles | |
Women's Singles | |
Men's Doubles | |
Women's Doubles | |
Mixed Doubles | |
Boys' Singles | |
Girls' Singles | |
Boys' Doubles | |
Girls' Doubles | |
The event was marred by the death of linesman Dick Wertheim from blunt cranial trauma after an errant serve by Stefan Edberg struck his groin, causing him to fall and hit his head.[1]
Seniors
Men's Singles
- It was Connors's 10th and last career Grand Slam title, his 5th US Open title and his 100th ATP single title.
Women's Singles
- It was Navratilova's 20th career Grand Slam title and her 1st US Open title.
Men's Doubles
- It was Fleming's 6th career Grand Slam title and his 3rd and last US Open title. It was McEnroe's 12th career Grand Slam title and his 6th US Open title.
Women's Doubles
- It was Navratilova's 21st career Grand Slam title and her 5th US Open title. It was Shriver's 5th career Grand Slam title and her 1st US Open title.
Mixed Doubles
- It was Sayers' 1st career Grand Slam title and her 1st US Open title. It was Fitzgerald's 2nd career Grand Slam title and his 1st US Open title.
Juniors
Boys' Singles
Girls' Singles
Boys' Doubles
Girls' Doubles
References
- "Odd mishap fells tennis official". Evening Independent. St. Petersburg, Florida. 12 September 1983. p. 3-C. Retrieved 20 November 2008.