1985 Melbourne Outdoor – Singles

Dan Cassidy was the defending champion, but did not compete this year.

Jonathan Canter won the title by defeating Peter Doohan 5–7, 6–3, 6–4 in the final.

Seeds
• # (n/a)

• # 🇺🇸 Jonathan Canter (champion)

• # Christo Steyn (second round)

• # Michiel Schapers (second round)

• # Ricki Osterthun (first round)

• # 🇦🇺 Peter Doohan (final)

• # (n/a)

• # 🇳🇿 Russell Simpson (first round)