The 1981 Avon Championships of Houston was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Summit in Houston, Texas in the United States that was part of the 1981 Avon Championships Circuit. It was the 11th edition of the tournament and was held from February 16 through February 22, 1981.[1] Second-seeded Hana Mandlíková won the singles title and earned $22,000 first-prize money. First-seeded Tracy Austin withdrew due to a back injury.[1][2]
| 1981 Avon Championships of Houston | |
|---|---|
| Date | February 16 – 22 |
| Edition | 11th |
| Category | Virginia Slims circuit |
| Draw | 17S / 8D |
| Prize money | $100,000 |
| Surface | Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor |
| Location | Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Venue | The Summit |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Hana Mandlíková | |
| Doubles | |
 Sue Barker /  Ann Kiyomura | |
Finals
editSingles
edit Hana Mandlíková defeated 
Bettina Bunge 6–4, 6–4
- It was Mandlíková's 1st title of the year and the 14th of her career.
Doubles
edit Sue Barker / Ann Kiyomura defeated Regina Maršíková / Mary Lou Piatek 5–7, 6–4, 6–3
Prize money
edit| Event | W | F | 3rd | 4th | QF | Round of 16 | Prel. round |
| Singles [1] | $22,000 | $11,800 | $6,200 | $5,900 | $3,000 | $1,650 | $900 |
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References
edit- ^ a b c John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 393, 397.
- ^ 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.