1981 Australian Open


The 1981 Australian Open was a tennis tournament played on grass courts at the Kooyong Stadium in Melbourne in Victoria in Australia. It was the 70th edition of the Australian Open and was held from 24 December 1981 through 3 January 1982.

Seniors

Men's singles

Johan Kriek defeated Steve Denton, 6–2, 7–6, 6–7, 6–4

Women's singles

Martina Navratilova defeated Chris Evert, 6–7, 6–4, 7–5

Men's doubles

Mark Edmondson / Kim Warwick defeated Hank Pfister / John Sadri 6–3, 6–7, 6–3

Women's doubles

Kathy Jordan / Anne Smith defeated Martina Navratilova / Pam Shriver 6–2, 7–5

Mixed doubles

Juniors

Boys' Singles

Jörgen Windahl defeated Pat Cash 6–4, 6–4

Girls' Singles

Anne Minter defeated Corinne Vanier 6–4, 6–2

Boys' Doubles

Girls' Doubles