1981 US Open (tennis)
1981 US Open | |
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Date | September 1 – September 13 |
Edition | 101st |
Category | Grand Slam (ITF) |
Surface | Hardcourt |
Location | New York City, New York, United States |
Champions | |
Men's singles | |
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Women's singles | |
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The 1981 US Open was a tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts at the USTA National Tennis Center in New York City in New York in the United States. It was the 101st edition of the US Open and was held from September 1 to September 13, 1981.
Seniors[]
Men's Singles[]
John McEnroe defeated
Björn Borg 4–6, 6–2, 6–4, 6–3
- It was McEnroe's 4th career Grand Slam title and his 3rd US Open title.
Women's Singles[]
Tracy Austin defeated
Martina Navratilova 1–6, 7–6(7–4), 7–6(7–1)
- It was Austin's 2nd and last career Grand Slam title and her 2nd US Open title.
Men's Doubles[]
Peter Fleming /
John McEnroe defeated
Heinz Günthardt /
Peter McNamara by Walkover
- It was Fleming's 4th career Grand Slam title and his 2nd US Open title. It was McEnroe's 9th career Grand Slam title and his 4th US Open title.
Women's Doubles[]
Kathy Jordan /
Anne Smith defeated
Rosemary Casals /
Wendy Turnbull 6–3, 6–3
- It was Jordan's 3rd career Grand Slam title and her only US Open title. It was Smith's 4th career Grand Slam title and her 1st US Open title.
Mixed Doubles[]
Anne Smith /
Kevin Curren defeated
JoAnne Russell /
Steve Denton 6–4, 7–6(7–4)
- It was Smith's 5th career Grand Slam title and her 2nd US Open title. It was Curren's 1st career Grand Slam title and his 1st US Open title.
Juniors[]
Boys' Singles[]
Thomas Högstedt defeated
Hans Schwaier 7–5, 6–3
Girls' Singles[]
Zina Garrison defeated
Kate Gompert 6–0, 6–3
External links[]
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