The 1981 Avon Championships of Chicago was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the International Amphitheatre in Chicago, Illinois in the United States that was part of the 1981 Avon Championships Circuit. It was the 10th edition of the tournament and was held from January 26 through February 1, 1981.[1] First-seeded Martina Navratilova won the singles title and earned $35,000 first-prize money.[2]
| 1981 Avon Championships of Chicago | |
|---|---|
| Date | January 26 – February 1 |
| Edition | 10th |
| Category | Virginia Slims circuit |
| Draw | 56S / 32D |
| Prize money | $200,000 |
| Surface | Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor |
| Location | Chicago, USA |
| Venue | International Amphitheatre |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Martina Navratilova | |
| Doubles | |
| Martina Navratilova / Pam Shriver | |
Finals edit
Singles edit
Martina Navratilova defeated 
Hana Mandlíková 6–4, 6–2
- It was Navratilova's 2nd singles title of the year and the 47th of her career.
Doubles edit
Martina Navratilova / Pam Shriver defeated Barbara Potter / Sharon Walsh 6–3, 6–1
Prize money edit
| Event | W | F | SF | QF | Round of 16 | Round of 32 | Round of 64 |
| Singles [1] | $35,000 | $17,000 | $8,900 | $4,250 | $2,300 | $1,200 | $650 |
|---|
References edit
- ^ a b John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. p. 395.
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1982). Slazengers World of Tennis 1982 : The Official Yearbook of the International Tennis Federation (14th ed.). London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 187–188. ISBN 9780356085968.