1981 German Open Championships

The 1981 German Open Championships was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at Am Rothenbaum in Hamburg, West Germany that was part of the Super Series of the 1981 Grand Prix circuit. It was the 73rd edition of the event and took place from 11 May until 17 May 1981. Sixth-seeded Peter McNamara won the singles title after a win against first-seeded Jimmy Connors in a rain-interrupted final that was played over two days.

1981 German Open Championships
Date11–17 May
Edition73rd
CategoryGrand Prix (Super Series)
Draw64S / 32D
Prize money$200,000
SurfaceClay / outdoor
LocationHamburg, West Germany
VenueAm Rothenbaum
Champions
Singles
Australia Peter McNamara[1]
Doubles
Ecuador Andrés Gómez / Chile Hans Gildemeister[2]
← 1980 · Grand Prix German Open · 1982 →

Finals

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Singles

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  Peter McNamara defeated   Jimmy Connors, 7–6, 6–1, 4–6, 6–4

  • It was McNamara' 1st singles title of the year and the 3rd of his career.

Doubles

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  Andrés Gómez /   Hans Gildemeister defeated   Peter McNamara /   Paul McNamee, 6–4, 3–6, 6–4

References

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  1. ^ "1981 Hamburg – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. ^ "1981 Hamburg – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
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