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
Date	22–27 November
Edition	80th
Category	Grand Prix
Draw	32S / 16D
Prize money	$300,000
Surface	Hard / outdoor
Location	Johannesburg, South Africa
Venue	Ellis Park Tennis Stadium
Champions
Singles
Johan Kriek[1]
Doubles
Steve Meister / Brian Teacher[2]

Finals

Singles

Johan Kriek defeated Colin Dowdeswell 6–4, 4–6, 1–6, 7–5, 6–3

Doubles

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