1981 WTA Tour

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1981 WTA Tour
Chris Evert.jpg
Chris Evert-Lloyd finished the year as world No. 1 for the fifth time in her career. She won eight singles tournaments during the season, including a major at the Wimbledon Championships. She also finished runner-up at another major, the Australian Open.
Details
Duration12 January – 20 December 1981
Edition9th
Tournaments47
CategoriesGrand Slam (4)
WTA Championships (3)
Avon Championships (10)
Toyota Series (26)
Achievements (singles)
Most titles Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova (10)
Most finals Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova (16)
Prize money
leader
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova ($865,437)
Points leader Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert (17.542)
Awards
Player of the year Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert-Lloyd
Doubles team
of the year
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
Most improved
player of the year
Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Potter
Newcomer
of the year
Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Rinaldi
1980
1982

The 1981 Avon Championships World Championship Series was the 9th season since the foundation of the Women's Tennis Association. It commenced on January 4, 1981, and concluded on December 19, 1981, after 36 events. The Avon Championships World Championship Series was the elite tour for professional women's tennis organised by the Women's Tennis Association (WTA). The year is divided into two sponsors with the first three months sponsored by Avon Series and the latter part by Toyota Series. It included the four Grand Slam tournaments and a series of other events. ITF tournaments were not part of the tour, although they awarded points for the WTA World Ranking.

Contents

Schedule

The table below shows the 1981 WTA Tour schedule.

Key
Grand Slam tournaments
WTA championships
Avon Championships Circuit
Toyota Series
Team events

January

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
12 Jan Avon Championships of Kansas
Kansas City, United States
Avon Championships Circuit
Carpet (i) – $150,000 – 32S/16D
Singles
Flag of the United States.svg Andrea Jaeger
3–6, 6–3, 7–5
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Potter
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici
Flag of the United States.svg Kate Latham
Flag of the United States.svg Sandy Collins
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Mima Jaušovec
Flag of Germany.svg Sylvia Hanika
Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Potter
Flag of the United States.svg Sharon Walsh
6–2, 7–6(7–4)
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
19 Jan Avon Championships of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, United States
Avon Championships Circuit
Carpet (i) – $150,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
6–2, 6–4
Flag of Germany.svg Sylvia Hanika Flag of the United States.svg Jennifer Russell
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Hana Mandlíková
Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Potter
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Virginia Wade
Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Jordan
Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith
1–6, 6–3, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
26 Jan Avon Championships of Chicago
Chicago, United States
Avon Championships Circuit
Carpet (i) – $200,000 – 56S/28D
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
6–4, 6–2
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Hana Mandlíková Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Potter
Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
Flag of the United States.svg Peanut Louie
Flag of Germany.svg Sylvia Hanika
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
6–3, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Potter
Flag of the United States.svg Sharon Walsh

February

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
2 Feb Avon Championships of Detroit
Detroit, United States
Avon Championships Circuit
Carpet (i) – $150,000 – 32S/16D
Singles
Flag of the United States.svg Leslie Allen
6–4, 6–4
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Hana Mandlíková Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Potter
Flag of Germany.svg Claudia Kohde-Kilsch
Flag of Germany.svg Bettina Bunge
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Mima Jaušovec
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
6–4, 6–2
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Hana Mandlíková
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
9 Feb Avon Championships of California
Oakland, United States
Avon Championships Circuit
Carpet (i) – $125,000 – 32S/16D
Singles
Flag of the United States.svg Andrea Jaeger
6–3, 6–1
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Virginia Wade Flag of the United States.svg Beth Norton
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
Flag of Germany.svg Claudia Kohde-Kilsch
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Teeguarden
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Mima Jaušovec
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sue Barker
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
6–1, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Virginia Wade
16 Feb Avon Championships of Houston
Houston, United States
Avon Championships Circuit
Carpet (i) – $100,000 – 16S/8D
Singles
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Hana Mandlíková
6–4, 6–4
Flag of Germany.svg Bettina Bunge Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Jordan
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Mima Jaušovec
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Teeguarden
Flag of the United States.svg Zina Garrison
Flag of the United States.svg Jennifer Russell
Flag of the United States.svg Kate Latham
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sue Barker
Flag of the United States.svg Ann Kiyomura
5–7, 6–4, 6–3
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Regina Maršíková
Flag of the United States.svg Mary Lou Piatek
23 Feb Avon Championships of Seattle
Seattle, United States
Avon Championships Circuit
Carpet (i) – $150,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of Germany.svg Sylvia Hanika
6–2, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Potter Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Jordan
Flag of Germany.svg Bettina Bunge
Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Hana Mandlíková
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
6–1, 6–4
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sue Barker
Flag of the United States.svg Ann Kiyomura

March

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
2 Mar Avon Championships of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, United States
Avon Championships Circuit
Hard – $150,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
6–4, 6–0
Flag of the United States.svg Andrea Jaeger Flag of Germany.svg Sylvia Hanika
Flag of Germany.svg Bettina Bunge
Flag of the United States.svg Julie Harrington
Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Potter
Flag of the United States.svg JoAnne Russell
Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Susan Leo
Flag of the United States.svg Kim Sands
6–1, 4–6, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Peanut Louie
Flag of the United States.svg Marita Redondo
9 Mar Avon Championships of Dallas
Dallas, United States
Avon Championships Circuit
Carpet (i) – $175,000 – 33S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
6–2, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici
Flag of Germany.svg Bettina Bunge
Flag of the United States.svg Mary Lou Piatek
Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Jordan
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Mima Jaušovec
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
7–5, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Jordan
Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith
15 Mar Avon Championships of Boston
Boston, United States
Avon Championships Circuit
Carpet (i) – $150,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert-Lloyd
6–4, 6–4
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Mima Jaušovec Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Jordan
Flag of Germany.svg Sylvia Hanika
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici
Flag of the United States.svg Peanut Louie
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Hana Mandlíková
Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Potter
Flag of the United States.svg Sharon Walsh
5–7, 6–4, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Jennifer Russell
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici
23 Mar Avon Championships
New York City, United States
WTA Championships
Carpet (i) – $300,000 – 8S/4D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
6–3, 7–6(7–3)
Flag of the United States.svg Andrea Jaeger Flag of Germany.svg Bettina Bunge
Flag of Germany.svg Sylvia Hanika
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
6–0, 7–6(8–6)
Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Potter
Flag of the United States.svg Sharon Walsh

April

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
6 Apr Family Circle Cup
Hilton Head Island, United States
Toyota Series (Category 5)
Clay – $150,000 – 56S/32D
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert-Lloyd
6–3, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici
Flag of the United States.svg JoAnne Russell
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Regina Maršíková
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Mima Jaušovec
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Casale
Flag of the United States.svg Joyce Portman
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
7–5, 7–5
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Mima Jaušovec
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
13 Apr Wightman Cup
Williamsburg, United States
Team event
Hard (i)
Flag of the United States.svg United States
7–0
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Great Britain
20 Apr Murjani WTA Championships
Amelia Island, United States
Toyota Series (Category 7)
Clay – $250,000 – 56S/32D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert-Lloyd
6–0, 6–0
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Mima Jaušovec
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
Flag of the United States.svg Andrea Jaeger
Flag of Argentina.svg Ivanna Madruga
Flag of Germany.svg Sylvia Hanika
Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Jordan
Flag of the United States.svg Paula Smith
6–3, 5–7, 7–6(7–2)
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici
Flag of the United States.svg JoAnne Russell
27 Apr United Airlines Tournament of Champions
Orlando, United States
Toyota Series (Category 7)
Clay – $200,000 – 22S/8D
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
7–5, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Andrea Jaeger Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Regina Maršíková
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Hana Mandlíková
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Yvonne Vermaak
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
Flag of the United States.svg Kathleen Horvath
Flag of Germany.svg Sylvia Hanika
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
6–1, 7–6(12–10)
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull

May

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
4 May Italian Open
Perugia, Italy
Toyota Series (Category 3)
Clay – $100,000 – 56S/32D
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert-Lloyd
6–1, 6–2
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici Flag of the United States.svg Sandy Collins
Flag of the United States.svg Joyce Portman
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Lucia Romanov
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Rosalyn Fairbank
Flag of Argentina.svg Ivanna Madruga
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Elly Appel-Vessies
Flag of the United States.svg Candy Reynolds
Flag of the United States.svg Paula Smith
7–5, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert-Lloyd
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici
Bridgestone Doubles Championships
Tokyo, Japan
Toyota Series (Category 5)
Carpet (i) – $150,000 – 8D
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sue Barker
Flag of the United States.svg Ann Kiyomura
7–5, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Potter
Flag of the United States.svg Sharon Walsh
Flag of the United States.svg Casals / Flag of Australia (converted).svg Turnbull
Flag of the United States.svg Jordan / Flag of the United States.svg Smith
Flag of the United States.svg Peanut Louie/ Flag of the United States.svg Redondo
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Blackwood / Flag of Australia (converted).svg Leo
Flag of the United States.svg duPont / Flag of the United States.svg Jordan
Flag of the United States.svg Jaeger / Flag of the United States.svg King
11 May Toyota Swiss Open
Lugano, Switzerland
Toyota Series (Category 3)
Clay – $100,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert-Lloyd
6–1, 6–1
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Regina Maršíková
Flag of Germany.svg Sylvia Hanika
Flag of the United States.svg Sandy Collins
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dianne Balestrat
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Hana Strachoňová
Flag of the United States.svg Candy Reynolds
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Rosalyn Fairbank
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Tanya Harford
2–6, 6–1, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Candy Reynolds
Flag of the United States.svg Paula Smith
18 May German Open
West Berlin, West Germany
Toyota Series (Category 3)
Clay – $150,000 – 56S/28D
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Regina Maršíková
6–2, 6–1
Flag of Argentina.svg Ivanna Madruga Flag of the United States.svg Sandy Collins
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dianne Fromholtz
Flag of the United States.svg Tracy Austin
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Deborah Jevans
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Mima Jaušovec
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Hana Mandlíková
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Rosalyn Fairbank
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Tanya Harford
6–3, 6–4
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sue Barker
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Renáta Tomanová
25 May
1 June
French Open
Paris, France
Grand Slam
Clay – $300,000 – 112S/64Q/48D/32X
SinglesDoublesMixed doubles
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Hana Mandlíková
6–2, 6–4
Flag of Germany.svg Sylvia Hanika Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert-Lloyd
Flag of the United States.svg Andrea Jaeger
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici
Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Rinaldi
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Mima Jaušovec
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Rosalyn Fairbank
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Tanya Harford
6–1, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Candy Reynolds
Flag of the United States.svg Paula Smith
Flag of the United States.svg Andrea Jaeger
Flag of the United States.svg James Arias
7–6, 6–4
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
Flag of the United States.svg Frederick McNair

June

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
8 Jun Surrey Championships
Surbiton, Great Britain
Toyota Series (Category 1)
Grass – $50,000 – 56S/32D
Flag of the United States.svg Betsy Nagelsen
6–0, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Hallquist Flag of the United States.svg Diane Desfor
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Marjorie Blackwood
Flag of the United States.svg Laura duPont
Flag of the United States.svg JoAnne Russell
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sue Barker
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sue Barker
Flag of the United States.svg Ann Kiyomura
6–1, 6–7, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Ilana Kloss
15 Jun BMW Championships
Eastbourne, Great Britain
Toyota Series (Category 4)
Grass – $125,000 – 64S/32D
Flag of the United States.svg Tracy Austin
6–3, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Andrea Jaeger Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Potter
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Casale
Flag of Germany.svg Claudia Kohde-Kilsch
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
6–7(5–7), 6–2, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Jordan
Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith
22 Jun
29 Jun
Wimbledon Championships
London, Great Britain
Grand Slam
Grass – $300,000 – 112S/64Q/48D/48X
SinglesDoublesMixed doubles
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert-Lloyd
6–2, 6–2
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Hana Mandlíková Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Mima Jaušovec
Flag of the United States.svg Tracy Austin
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
6–3, 7–6(8–6)
Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Jordan
Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
4–6, 7–6(7–2), 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Tracy Austin
Flag of the United States.svg John Austin

July

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
13 Jul Austrian Open
Kitzbühel, Austria
Toyota Series (Category 1)
Clay – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of Germany.svg Claudia Kohde-Kilsch
7–5, 7–6
Flag of Germany.svg Sylvia Hanika Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Regina Maršíková
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici
Flag of Brazil.svg Patricia Medrado
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Yvonne Vermaak
Flag of Sweden.svg Lena Sandin
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Marjorie Blackwood
Flag of Germany.svg Claudia Kohde-Kilsch
Flag of Germany.svg Eva Pfaff
6–4, 6–3
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Elizabeth Little
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Yvonne Vermaak
27 Jul Wells Fargo Open
San Diego, United States
Toyota Series (Category 4)
Hard – $125,000- 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Tracy Austin
6–2, 5–7, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Jordan
Flag of the United States.svg Kate Latham
Flag of the United States.svg Candy Reynolds
Flag of the United States.svg Mary Lou Piatek
Flag of Germany.svg Bettina Bunge
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Yvonne Vermaak
Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Jordan
Flag of the United States.svg Candy Reynolds
6–1, 2–6, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver

August

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
3 Aug U.S. Clay Court Championships
Indianapolis, United States
Toyota Series (Category 5)
Clay – $150,000 – 56S/32D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Andrea Jaeger
6–1, 6–0
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Mima Jaušovec
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Regina Maršíková
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sue Barker
Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Hana Strachoňová
Flag of the United States.svg Susan Mascarin
Flag of the United States.svg JoAnne Russell
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici
6–2, 6–2
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sue Barker
Flag of the United States.svg Paula Smith
10 Aug Central Fidelity Banks International
Richmond, United States
Toyota Series (Category 3)
Carpet (i) – $100,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Mary Lou Piatek
6–4, 6–1
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sue Barker Flag of the United States.svg Betsy Nagelsen
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
Flag of Germany.svg Sylvia Hanika
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Regina Maršíková
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
Flag of the United States.svg Sandy Collins
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sue Barker
Flag of the United States.svg Ann Kiyomura
4–6, 7–6, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Jordan
Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith
17 Aug Player's Canadian Open
Toronto, Canada
Toyota Series (Category 7)
Hard – $200,000 – 56S/32D
Flag of the United States.svg Tracy Austin
6–1, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert-Lloyd Flag of the United States.svg Andrea Jaeger
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Hana Mandlíková
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Rosalyn Fairbank
Flag of Germany.svg Sylvia Hanika
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
7–6, 7–6
Flag of the United States.svg Candy Reynolds
Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith
24 Aug Volvo Women's Cup
Mahwah, United States
Toyota Series (Category 3)
Hard – $100,000 – 56S/32D
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Hana Mandlíková
6–2, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Casale Flag of Germany.svg Bettina Bunge
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Regina Maršíková
Flag of the United States.svg Trey Lewis
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici
Flag of the United States.svg Wendy White
Flag of the United States.svg Stacy Margolin
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
6–2, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Candy Reynolds
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
31 Aug
7 Sep
US Open
New York City, United States
Grand Slam
Hard – $400,000 – 128S/64Q/64D/32X
SinglesDoublesMixed doubles
Flag of the United States.svg Tracy Austin
1–6, 7–6(7–4), 7–6(7–1)
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert-Lloyd
Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Potter
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Hana Mandlíková
Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith
Flag of Germany.svg Sylvia Hanika
Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Gerken
Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Jordan
Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith
6–3, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Kevin Curren
6–4, 7–6(7–4)
Flag of the United States.svg JoAnne Russell
Flag of the United States.svg Steve Denton

September

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
14 Sep Toray Sillook Open
Tokyo, Japan
Toyota Series (Category 3)
Carpet (i) – $100,000 – 32S
Flag of the United States.svg Ann Kiyomura
6–4, 7–5
Flag of Germany.svg Bettina Bunge Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Mima Jaušovec
Flag of the United States.svg Kathleen Horvath
Flag of the United States.svg Sharon Walsh
Flag of the United States.svg Candy Reynolds
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Anne Hobbs
Flag of the United States.svg Leslie Allen
21 Sep Toyota Tennis Classic
Atlanta, United States
Toyota Series (Category 2)
Hard – $75,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Tracy Austin
4–6, 6–3, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Mary Lou Piatek Flag of the United States.svg Laura duPont
Flag of the United States.svg Susan Mascarin
Flag of the United States.svg Beth Norton
Flag of the United States.svg Wendy White
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of the United States.svg Sharon Walsh
Flag of the United States.svg Laura duPont
Flag of the United States.svg Betsy Nagelsen
6–4, 7–5
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of the United States.svg Candy Reynolds
28 Sep U.S. Women's Indoor Championships
Bloomington, United States
Toyota Series (Category 4)
Carpet (i) – $125,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
6–0, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Tracy Austin Flag of the United States.svg Candy Reynolds
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
Flag of the United States.svg Sharon Walsh
Flag of the United States.svg Julie Harrington
Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith
Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Potter
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
6–3, 7–6
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull

October

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
5 Oct Florida Federal Open
Tampa, United States
Toyota Series (Category 4)
Hard – $125,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
5–7, 6–2, 6–0
Flag of Germany.svg Bettina Bunge Flag of Germany.svg Sylvia Hanika
Flag of the United States.svg Mary Lou Piatek
Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Hallquist
Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Rinaldi
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
Flag of the United States.svg Sandy Collins
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
6–3, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Renáta Tomanová
12 Oct Borden Classic
Kyoto, Japan
Toyota Series (Category 1)
Hard – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Rinaldi
6–1, 7–5
Flag of the United States.svg Julie Harrington Flag of the United States.svg Pam Casale
Flag of Brazil.svg Patricia Medrado
Flag of the United States.svg Dana Gilbert
Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Jordan
Flag of the United States.svg Susan Mascarin
Flag of the United States.svg Beth Norton
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Marianne van der Torre
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Nanette Schutte
6–2, 6–4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Elizabeth Smylie
Flag of the United States.svg Kim Steinmetz
Lynda Carter Maybelline Classic
Deerfield Beach, United States
Toyota Series (Category 4)
Hard – $125,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert-Lloyd
4–6, 6–3, 6–0
Flag of the United States.svg Andrea Jaeger Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
Flag of Germany.svg Sylvia Hanika
Flag of the United States.svg Bobbie Gadusek
Flag of the United States.svg Anne White
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith
Flag of the United States.svg Mary Lou Piatek
Flag of the United States.svg Wendy White
6–1, 3–6, 7–5
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
Flag of the United States.svg Paula Smith
19 Oct Daihatsu Challenge
Brighton, Great Britain
Toyota Series (Category 4)
Carpet (i) – $125,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sue Barker
4–6, 6–1, 6–1
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Mima Jaušovec Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Potter
Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith
Flag of the United States.svg Tracy Austin
Flag of Germany.svg Claudia Kohde-Kilsch
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
Flag of Germany.svg Sylvia Hanika
Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Potter
Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith
6–7(1–7), 6–3, 6–4
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Mima Jaušovec
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
Japan Open
Tokyo, Japan
Toyota Series (Category 1)
Hard – $50,000 – S/D
Flag of Germany.svg Marie Pinterová
2–6, 6–4, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Casale Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Potter
Flag of Brazil.svg Patricia Medrado
Flag of the United States.svg Julie Harrington
Flag of Italy.svg Barbara Rossi
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Marianne van der Torre
Flag of South Korea.svg Lee Duk-hee
Flag of Brazil.svg Patricia Medrado
Flag of Brazil.svg Cláudia Monteiro
6–3, 3–6, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Jordan
Flag of the United States.svg Roberta McCallum
26 Oct Porsche Tennis Grand Prix
Stuttgart, West Germany
Toyota Series (Category 4)
Hard (i) – $125,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Tracy Austin
4–6, 6–3, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici
Flag of Germany.svg Sylvia Hanika
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Mima Jaušovec
Flag of the United States.svg JoAnne Russell
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jo Durie
Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Mima Jaušovec
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
6–4, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Potter
Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith

November

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
2 Nov Seiko Classic
Hong Kong
Toyota Series (Category 1)
Hard – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
6–3, 6–4
Flag of Italy.svg Sabina Simmonds Flag of the Netherlands.svg Marianne van der Torre
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Marcella Mesker
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Anne Hobbs
Flag of Brazil.svg Patricia Medrado
Flag of the United States.svg Leigh-Anne Thompson
Flag of South Korea.svg Lee Duk-hee
Flag of the United States.svg Ann Kiyomura
Flag of the United States.svg Sharon Walsh
6–3, 6–4
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Anne Hobbs
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Susan Leo
9 Nov Federation Cup
Tokyo, Japan
Team event
Clay
Flag of the United States.svg  United States
3–0
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Flag of Romania.svg  Romania
Flag of Germany.svg  West Germany
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
16 Nov National Panasonic Classic
Perth, Australia
Toyota Series (Category 4)
Grass – $125,000 – 56S/32D
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
6–1, 7–6(7–4)
Flag of the United States.svg Andrea Jaeger Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Mima Jaušovec
Flag of the United States.svg Ann Kiyomura
Flag of the United States.svg Leslie Allen
Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Potter
Flag of the United States.svg Jane Preyer
Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith
Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Potter
Flag of the United States.svg Sharon Walsh
6–4, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Betsy Nagelsen
Flag of the United States.svg Candy Reynolds
23 Nov NSW Building Society Open
Sydney, Australia
Toyota Series (Category 4)
Grass – $125,000 – 56S/32D
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert-Lloyd
6–4, 2–6, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova Flag of Germany.svg Bettina Bunge
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong Cawley
Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith
Flag of the United States.svg Andrea Jaeger
Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Potter
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
6–7, 6–2, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Jordan
Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith
30 Nov
7 Dec
Toyota Australian Open
Melbourne, Australia
Grand Slam
Grass – $200,000 – 64S/32Q/32D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
6–7(4–7), 6–4, 7–5
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert-Lloyd Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Hana Mandlíková
Flag of the United States.svg Andrea Jaeger
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong Cawley
Flag of the United States.svg Tracy Austin
Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Jordan
Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith
6–2, 7–5
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver

December

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
14 Dec Toyota Series Championships
East Rutherford, United States
WTA championships
Hard (i) – $300,000 – 12S/6D
Flag of the United States.svg Tracy Austin
2–6, 6–4, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert-Lloyd
Round robin
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Mima Jaušovec
Flag of the United States.svg Andrea Jaeger
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Hana Mandlíková
Flag of the United States.svg Tracy Austin
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
6–3, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull

Toyota Series

Points system

The 31 Toyota Series tournaments were divided into eight point categories. The highest points were allocated to the Grand Slam tournaments; French Open, the Wimbledon Championships, the US Open and the Australian Open. Points were allocated based on these categories and the finishing position of a player in a tournament. [1] The points allocation, with doubles points listed in brackets, is as follows:

CategoryGrand Slam
$300,000+
7
$200,000+
6
$175,000+
5
$150,000+
4
$125,000+
3
$100,000+
2
$75,000+
1
$50,000+
Winner250 (125)200 (105)175 (88)150 (75)125 (62)100 (50)75 (38)50 (25)
Runner-up200 (100)160 (90)140 (73)120 (60)95 (47)70 (35)50 (25)30 (15)
Semifinalist160 (80)130 (70)110 (57)90 (45)70 (35)50 (25)35 (17)20 (10)
Quarterfinalist120 (60)100 (50)80 (40)60 (30)40 (20)25 (12)20 (8)10 (5)
Fourth round80 (40)65 (35)50 (25)35 (17)25 (12)15 (8)10 (5)5 (3)
Third round40 (30)30 (22)25 (15)20 (9)15 (5)5 (3)3 (1)– (–)
Second round15 (10)10 (8)10 (5)7 (2)5 (–)– (–)– (–)– (–)

Rankings

Below are the 1981 WTA year-end rankings (December 31, 1981) in both singles and doubles competition:

Singles Year-end Ranking [2]
NoPlayer NamePoints1980Change
1Flag of the United States.svg  Chris Evert  (USA)17.5421Steady2.svg
2Flag of the United States.svg  Tracy Austin  (USA)16.4862Steady2.svg
3Flag of the United States.svg  Martina Navratilova  (USA)15.7103Steady2.svg
4Flag of the United States.svg  Andrea Jaeger  (USA)13.1077Increase2.svg 3
5Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Hana Mandlíková  (TCH)11.2344Decrease2.svg 1
6Flag of Germany.svg  Sylvia Hanika  (FRG)9.62014Increase2.svg 8
7Flag of the United States.svg  Pam Shriver  (USA)9.5949Increase2.svg 2
8Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Wendy Turnbull  (AUS)8.2628Steady2.svg
9Flag of Germany.svg  Bettina Bunge  (FRG)7.93219Increase2.svg 10
10Flag of the United States.svg  Barbara Potter  (USA)7.92125Increase2.svg 15
11Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg  Mima Jaušovec  (YUG)7.82317Increase2.svg 6
12Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg  Virginia Ruzici  (ROU)7.39911Decrease2.svg 1
13Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Regina Maršíková  (TCH)6.56718Increase2.svg 5
14Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Sue Barker  (GBR)6.40516Increase2.svg 2
15Flag of the United States.svg  Kathy Jordan  (USA)5.95713Decrease2.svg 2
16Flag of the United States.svg  Anne Smith  (USA)5.72824Increase2.svg 8
17Flag of the United States.svg  Mary Lou Piatek  (USA)5.19923Increase2.svg 6
18Flag of the United States.svg  Sandy Collins  (USA)5.05036Increase2.svg 18
19Flag of the United States.svg  Leslie Allen  (USA)5.03454Increase2.svg 35
20Flag of Germany.svg  Claudia Kohde-Kilsch  (FRG)4.84678Increase2.svg 58

See also

References

  1. John Barrett, ed. (1982). Slazengers World of Tennis 1982 : The Official Yearbook of the International Tennis Federation (14th ed.). London: Queen Anne Press. p.  137. ISBN   9780356085968.
  2. "Womens International Computer Rankings" (PDF). Women's Tennis Association (WTA). 31 December 1981.