1983 South African Open (tennis)

The 1983 South African Open was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor hard courts in Johannesburg, South Africa that was part of the 1983 Volvo Grand Prix. It was the 80th open tennis tournament that was held between 22 and 27 November 1983. Sixth-seeded Johan Kriek won the singles title.

1983 South African Open
Date22–27 November
Edition80th
CategoryGrand Prix
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$300,000
SurfaceHard / outdoor
LocationJohannesburg, South Africa
VenueEllis Park Tennis Stadium
Champions
Singles
South Africa Johan Kriek[1]
Doubles
United States Steve Meister / United States Brian Teacher[2]

Finals

Singles

South Africa Johan Kriek defeated United Kingdom Colin Dowdeswell 6–4, 4–6, 1–6, 7–5, 6–3

Doubles

United States Steve Meister / United States Brian Teacher defeated Ecuador Andrés Gómez / United States Sherwood Stewart 6–7, 7–6, 6–2

References
  1. "1983 Johannesburg – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. "1983 Johannesburg – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
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