1981 Avon Championships of Seattle

The 1981 Avon Championships of Seattle was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Seattle Center Coliseum in Seattle, Washington in the United States that was part of the 1981 Avon Championships Circuit. It was the fifth edition of the tournament and was held from February 23 through March 1, 1981.[1] Sixth-seeded Sylvia Hanika won the singles title and earned $24,000 first-prize money.[2]

1981 Avon Championships of Seattle
DateFebruary 23 – March 1
Edition5th
CategoryVirginia Slims circuit
Draw33S / 16D
Prize money$125,000[lower-alpha 1]
SurfaceCarpet (Sporteze) / indoor
LocationSeattle, Washington, U.S.
VenueSeattle Center Coliseum
Champions
Singles
Sylvia Hanika
Doubles
Rosie Casals / Wendy Turnbull

Finals

Singles

Sylvia Hanika defeated Barbara Potter 6–2, 6–4

  • It was Hanika's 1st singles title of the year and the 2nd of her career.

Doubles

Rosie Casals / Wendy Turnbull defeated Sue Barker / Ann Kiyomura 6–4, 6–1

Prize money
Event W F 3rd 4th QF Round of 16 Round of 32 Prel. round
Singles [1] $24,000 $12,000 $6,500 $6,200 $3,000 $1,600 $900 $500

Notes
  1. The total prize money was originally $150,000 but was decreased to $125,000 because the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) was unable to meet its player commitment.[1]
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References
  1. John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 393, 397.
  2. John Barrett, ed. (1982). Slazengers World of Tennis 1982 : The Official Yearbook of the International Tennis Federation (14th ed.). London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 187, 189. ISBN 9780356085968.
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