1982 WTA German Open – Singles

Regina Maršíková was the defending champion, but did not compete this year.

Bettina Bunge won the title by defeating Kathy Rinaldi 6–2, 6–2 in the final.

Seeds
The top eight seeds received a bye to the second round. • # Hana Mandlíková (quarterfinals)

• # Sylvia Hanika (semifinals)

• # Mima Jaušovec (quarterfinals)

• # Bettina Bunge (champion)

• # 🇺🇸 Andrea Leand (quarterfinals)

• # 🇺🇸 Billie Jean King (second round)

• # 🇺🇸 Kathy Rinaldi (final)

• # Claudia Kohde-Kilsch (third round)

• # 🇺🇸 Sandy Collins (first round)

• # 🇺🇸 JoAnne Russell (first round)

• # (n/a)

• # 🇺🇸 Kathleen Horvath (third round)

• # 🇺🇸 Bonnie Gadusek (semifinals)

• # 🇺🇸 Kate Latham (second round)

• # Rosalyn Fairbank (third round)

• # (n/a)