1981 US Open – Men's Singles


Two-time defending champion John McEnroe defeated Björn Borg in the final, 4–6, 6–2, 6–4, 6–3 to win the Men's Singles tennis title at the 1981 US Open. In retiring from the sport, the final turned out to be Borg's final Grand Slam tournament match of his career.

Seeds

The seeded players are listed below. John McEnroe is the champion; others show the round in which they were eliminated.

Draw

Key

Section 1

Section 2

Section 3

Section 4

Section 5

Section 6

Section 7

Section 8