2019 World Rowing Championships – Men's single sculls

The men's single sculls competition at the 2019 World Rowing Championships took place at the Linz-Ottensheim regatta venue. A top-nine finish ensured qualification for the Tokyo Olympics.

Schedule
The schedule was as follows: All times are Central European Summer Time (UTC+2)

Heats
The two fastest boats in each heat advanced directly to the AD quarterfinals. The remaining boats were sent to the repechages.

Repechages
Repechage winners advanced to the AD quarterfinals. The remaining boats were sent to the EH quarterfinals.

Quarterfinals EH
The three fastest boats in each quarter were sent to the E/F semifinals. The remaining boats were sent to the G/H semifinals.

Quarterfinals AD
The three fastest boats in each quarter advanced to the A/B semifinals. The remaining boats were sent to the C/D semifinals.

Semifinals G/H
The three fastest boats in each semi were sent to the G final. The remaining boats were sent to the H final.

Semifinals E/F
The three fastest boats in each semi were sent to the E final. The remaining boats were sent to the F final.

Semifinals C/D
The three fastest boats in each semi were sent to the C final. The remaining boats were sent to the D final.

Semifinals A/B
The three fastest boats in each semi advanced to the A final. The remaining boats were sent to the B final.

Finals
The A final determined the rankings for places 1 to 6. Additional rankings were determined in the other finals.