1981 Wells Fargo Open

The 1981 Wells Fargo Open was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts at the Rancho Bernardo Inn in San Diego, California in the United States that was part of the Toyota Series of the 1981 WTA Tour. It was the fourth edition of the tournament and was held from July 27 through August 2, 1981. First-seeded Tracy Austin won the singles title, her third consecutive at the event, and earned $22,000 first-prize money.[1][2]

1981 Wells Fargo Open
DateJuly 27 – August 2
Edition4th
CategoryToyota Series (Category 4)
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$125,000
SurfaceHard / outdoor
LocationSan Diego, California U.S.
VenueRancho Bernardo Inn
Champions
Singles
Tracy Austin
Doubles
Kathy Jordan / Candy Reynolds

Finals

Singles

Tracy Austin defeated Pam Shriver 6–2, 5–7, 6–2

  • It was Austin's 3rd singles title of the year and the 24th of her career.

Doubles

Kathy Jordan / Candy Reynolds defeated Rosie Casals / Pam Shriver 6–1, 2–6, 6–4

Prize money

Event W F SF QF Round of 16 Round of 32
Singles [2] $22,000 $11,000 $5,875 $2,800 $1,500 $750

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. 138, 148. ISBN 9780356085968.
  2. John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 393, 405.
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