The 1981 Masters (also known as the 1981 Volvo Masters for sponsorship reasons)[3] was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts in Madison Square Garden, New York City, United States from January 13 through January 17, 1982. It was the year-end championship of the 1981 Volvo Grand Prix tour. Ivan Lendl won the singles title.

1981 Volvo Masters
DateJanuary 13–17, 1982
Edition12th
CategoryMasters
Draw8S / 4D
Prize money$400,000
SurfaceCarpet / indoor
LocationNew York City, US
VenueMadison Square Garden
Champions
Singles
Czechoslovakia Ivan Lendl[1]
Doubles
United States Peter Fleming / United States John McEnroe[2]
← 1980 · ATP Finals · 1982 →

Finals edit

Singles edit

  Ivan Lendl defeated   Vitas Gerulaitis, 6–7(5–7), 2–6, 7–6(8–6), 6–2, 6–4.

Doubles edit

  Peter Fleming and   John McEnroe defeated   Kevin Curren and   Steve Denton 6–3, 6–3.

References edit

  1. ^ "1981 Masters – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. ^ "1981 Masters – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. ^ Collins, Bud (October 2010). "Year-End Championships". The Bud Collins History of Tennis: An Authoritative Encyclopedia and Record Book. New York: New Chapter Press. p. 746. ISBN 978-0-942257-70-0.

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