1981 Avon Championships

The 1981 Avon Championships were the tenth WTA Tour Championships, the annual tennis tournament for the best female tennis players in singles on the 1981 WTA Tour. It was held in the week of 22 March 1981, in Madison Square Garden in New York City, United States. First-seeded Martina Navratilova won the singles title and earned $100,000 first-prize money.[1]

1981 Avon Championships
DateMarch 22—28
Edition10th
CategoryWTA Tour Championships
Draw8S / 4D
Prize money$300,000
SurfaceCarpet (Sporteze) / indoor
LocationNew York City, United States
VenueMadison Square Garden
Champions
Singles
Martina Navratilova
Doubles
Martina Navratilova / Pam Shriver

Finals

Singles
Main article: 1981 Avon Championships – Singles

Martina Navratilova defeated Andrea Jaeger, 6–3, 7–6(7–3)

Doubles
Main article: 1981 Avon Championships – Doubles

Martina Navratilova / Pam Shriver defeated Barbara Potter / Sharon Walsh, 6–0, 7–6(8–6)

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See also

References
  1. John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. p. 526.
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