1981 Daihatsu Challenge

The 1981 Daihatsu Challenge was a women's singles tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Brighton Centre in Brighton in England. The event was part of the Category 4[lower-alpha 1] tier of the 1981 Toyota Series. It was the fourth edition of the tournament and was held from 19 October through 25 October 1981. Seventh-seeded Sue Barker won the singles title and earned $22,000 first-prize money.[2][1]

1981 Daihatsu Challenge
Date19–25 October
Edition4th
CategoryToyota Series (Cat. 4)
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$125,000
SurfaceCarpet (Supreme) / indoor
LocationBrighton, England
VenueBrighton Centre
Champions
Singles
Sue Barker
Doubles
Barbara Potter / Anne Smith

Finals

Singles

Sue Barker defeated Mima Jaušovec 4–6, 6–1, 6–1

  • It was Barker's 1st singles title of the year and the 12th, and last, of her career.

Doubles

Barbara Potter / Anne Smith defeated Mima Jaušovec / Pam Shriver 6–7, 6–3, 6–4

Prize money

Event W F SF QF Round of 16 Round of 32
Singles [2] $22,000 $11,000 $5,500 $2,800 $1,500 $750

Notes

  1. Tournaments with prize money for the women of at least $125,000.[1]
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References

  1. John Barrett, ed. (1982). Slazengers World of Tennis 1982 : The Official Yearbook of the International Tennis Federation (14th ed.). London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 137–138, 156–157. ISBN 9780356085968.
  2. John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 393, 410.
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