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.[1] Eighth-seeded Virginia Ruzici won the singles title and earned $28,000 first-prize money.[2]
Virginia Ruzici defeated 
Kathy Jordan 4–6, 6–4, 6–2
Kathy Jordan / Barbara Potter defeated Rosie Casals / 
Wendy Turnbull 6–4, 6–1
| Event | W | F | SF | QF | Round of 16 | Round of 32 | ||
| style=background:#efefef | Singles | $28,000 | $14,000 | $7,000 | $3,350 | $1,675 | $825 |
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