| 1983 Virginia Slims of Detroit | |
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| Date | October 3–9 |
| Edition | 12th |
| Draw | 32S / 16D |
| Prize money | $150,000 |
| Surface | Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor |
| Location | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Venue | Cobo Hall & Arena |
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The 1983 Virginia Slims of Detroit was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Cobo Hall & Arena in Detroit, Michigan in the United States that was part of the 1983 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. The tournament was held from October 3 through October 9, 1983. Eighth-seeded Virginia Ruzici won the singles title and earned $28,000 first-prize money.
Virginia Ruzici defeated
Kathy Jordan 4–6, 6–4, 6–2
Kathy Jordan /
Barbara Potter defeated
Rosie Casals /
Wendy Turnbull 6–4, 6–1