Martina Navratilova defeated Andrea Jaeger in the final, 7–6(8–6), 6–1 to win the women's singles tennis title at the 1982 French Open. It was her first French Open singles title and fourth major singles title overall.
Hana Mandlíková was the defending champion, but was defeated in the semifinals by Navratilova. Four-time champion Chris Evert was defeated by Jaeger in the semifinals.
Seeds The seeded players are listed below. Martina Navratilova is the champion; others show the round in which they were eliminated.
Chris Evert (semifinals) Martina Navratilova (champion) Tracy Austin (quarterfinals) Andrea Jaeger (finalist) Hana Mandlíková (semifinals) Sylvia Hanika (second round) Mima Jaušovec (fourth round) Anne Smith (fourth round) Bettina Bunge (second round) Billie Jean King (third round) Virginia Ruzici (quarterfinals) Andrea Leand (fourth round) n/a Mary-Lou Piatek (second round) Kathy Rinaldi (fourth round) Pam Casale (fourth round)
Qualifying
Draw
Finals
Earlier rounds
Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
Section 5
Section 6
Section 7
Section 8
References
External links 1982 French Open – Women's draws and results at the International Tennis Federation