1982 Edgbaston Cup

The 1982 Edgbaston Cup was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts that was part of the 1982 WTA Tour. It was the inaugural edition of the event. It took place at the Edgbaston Priory Club in Birmingham, United Kingdom, from 7 to 13 June 1982.

1982 Edgbaston Cup
Date7-13 June
Edition1st
CategoryToyota Series
Draw56S / 32D
Prize money$100,000
SurfaceGrass / outdoor
LocationBirmingham, United Kingdom
VenueEdgbaston Priory Club
Champions
Singles
Billie Jean King
Doubles
Jo Durie / Anne Hobbs

Entrants

Finals

Singles

Billie Jean King defeated Rosalyn Fairbank 6–2, 6–1

  • It was King's first title of the year and the 127th of her career.

Doubles

Jo Durie / Anne Hobbs defeated Rosie Casals / 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.
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