The 1983 Bakersfield Open, also known as the Ginny of Bakersfield, was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts in Bakersfield, California that was part of the Ginny Tournament Circuit[a] of the 1983 Virginia Slims World Championship Series.

It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was held from September 26 through October 2, 1983.

Jennifer Mundel-Reinbold won the singles title.

[1] Jennifer Mundel-Reinbold defeated Julie Harrington 6–4, 6–1 Kyle Copeland / Lori McNeil defeated Ann Henricksson / Pat Medrado 6–4, 6–3 The following Virginia Slims ranking points were available for the tournament.

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