The 1982 Australian Open was a

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tournament played on

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s at the Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club in

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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

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defeated Steve Denton 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

Chris Evert defeated Martina Navratilova 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 Andy Andrews /

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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

Martina Navratilova / Pam Shriver defeated Claudia Kohde /

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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

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defeated Simon Youl 6–3, 7–5

Girls' singles

Amanda Brown defeated

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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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