1981 Benson & Hedges Championships | |
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Date | 9–14 November |
Edition | 6th |
Category | Grand Prix circuit |
Draw | 32S / 16D |
Prize money | $175,000 |
Surface | Carpet / indoor |
Location | London, England |
Venue | Wembley Arena |
Champions | |
Singles | |
Jimmy Connors [1] | |
Doubles | |
John McEnroe / Peter Fleming [2] |
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Jimmy Connors defeated John McEnroe 3–6, 2–6, 6–3, 6–4, 6–2
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