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in Melbourne in Victoria in Australia. It was the 71st edition of the Australian Open and was held from Monday 29 November through Monday 13 December 1982.

Seniors

Men's singles

Johan Kriek defeated

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6–3, 6–3, 6–2 * It was Kriek's 2nd and last career Grand Slam title and his 2nd consecutive Australian Open title.

Women's singles

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defeated

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6–3, 2–6, 6–3 * It was Evert-Lloyd's 13th major title and her 1st Australian Open title.

Men's doubles

John Alexander / John Fitzgerald defeated

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/ John Sadri 6–4, 7–6 * It was Alexander's 2nd and last career Grand Slam title and his 2nd Australian Open title. It was Fitzgerald's 1st career Grand Slam title and his only Australian Open title.

Women's doubles

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defeated Claudia Kohde / Eva Pfaff 6–4, 6–2 * It was Navratilova's 17th career Grand Slam title and her 3rd Australian Open title. It was Shriver's 3rd career Grand Slam title and her 1st Australian Open title.

Mixed doubles

:''The competition was not held between 1970 and 1986.''

Juniors

Boys' singles

Mark Kratzmann defeated

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6–3, 7–5

Girls' singles

Amanda Brown defeated Pascale Paradis 6–3, 6–4

Prize money

Total prize money for the men's events was $450,000. Total prize money for the women's events was $350,000.

References

External links

Official website Australian Open
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