Mike Bauer successfully defended his title, defeating Miloslav Mečíř 3–6, 6–4, 6–1 in the final.
Seeds
Chris Lewis (quarterfinals) Pat Cash (quarterfinals) Paul McNamee (semifinals) John Fitzgerald (second round) Mike Bauer (champion) Chip Hooper (quarterfinals) Wally Masur (first round) Brad Drewett (semifinals)
Draw
Finals
Top half
Bottom half
External links 1983 South Australian Open draw