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in Australia. It was the 72nd edition of the Australian Open and was held from 29 November through 11 December 1983.

Seniors

Men's singles

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defeated

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, 6–1, 6–4, 6–4 :• It was Wilander's 2nd career Grand Slam singles title and his 1st title at the Australian Open.

Women's singles

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defeated

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, 6–2, 7–6^(7–5) :• It was Navratilova's 8th career Grand Slam singles title and her 2nd title at the Australian Open.

Men's doubles

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defeated

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6–3, 7–6 * It was Edmondson's 4th career Grand Slam title and his 4th Australian Open title. It was McNamee's 4th and last career Grand Slam title and his 2nd Australian Open title.

Women's doubles

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6–4, 6–7, 6–2 * It was Navratilova's 23rd career Grand Slam title and her 5th Australian Open title. It was Shriver's 6th career Grand Slam title and her 2nd Australian Open title.

Mixed doubles

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

Juniors

Boys' singles

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6–4, 6–4 * With this victory Edberg completed the only junior

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completed the same Grand Slam in 1958, but the US Open junior events were invitational at that time.

Girls' singles

Amanda Brown defeated

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7–6, 6–3

Boys' doubles

Jamie Harty / Des Tyson defeated

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3–6, 6–4, 6–3

Girls' doubles

/ Kim Staunton defeated

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3–6, 6–3, 6–3

Notes

External links

Official website Australian Open
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