The 1982/83 season had a total of 77 players, up from 73 the previous year.
There were 34 active players, and their final ratings based solely on their performances in this season were as follows:
Steve Davis continued his dominance. He started the season by winning the 1982 Australian Masters in August, followed swiftly in September by winning the 1982 Scottish Masters, beating Alex Higgins 9-4 in the final. He faltered in the 1982 International Open, losing in the Quarter Final to David Taylor, and similarly lost to Terry Griffiths at the same stage in the 1982 UK Championship.
He returned to winning ways at the turn of the year, winning the 1983 Pot Black, and the 1983 Classic in January. He lost in the 1983 Masters Quarter Final, then made up for this by winning the 1983 Tolly Cobbold Classic. He did not progress past the Semi-Final group at the 1983 International Masters, but won the 1983 Irish Masters with an impressive 9-2 win over Ray Reardon.
The 1983 World Championships was a rout. Rex Williams was dispatched 10-4. Dennis Taylor put up a fight, but succumbed 13-11. Eddie Charlton was thrashed 13-5. Defending Champion Alex Higgins was destroyed 16-5. In the final, Cliff Thorburn was dominated 18-6. Steve Davis was back on top of the world, and there wasn’t any doubt about it.
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