2023 World Rowing Championships – Men's single sculls

The men's single sculls competition at the 2023 World Rowing Championships took place at Lake Sava, in Belgrade.

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
The fastest boat in each repechage advanced to the AD quarterfinals. The remaining boats were sent to the EF quarterfinals.

Quarterfinals EH
The three fastest boats in each heat advanced to the EF semifinals. The remaining boats were sent to the GH semifinals.

Quarterfinals AD
The three fastest boats in each Quarterfinal advanced to the AB semifinals. The remaining boats were sent to the CD semifinals.

Semifinals G/H
The three fastest boats in each Semifinal advanced directly to the Final G. The remaining boats were sent to the Final H.

Semifinals E/F
The three fastest boats in each Semifinal advanced to the Final E. The remaining boats were sent to the Final F.

Semifinals C/D
The fastest boat in each Semifinal advanced to the Final C. The remaining boats were sent to the Final D.

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

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