1981 Daihatsu Challenge
The 1981 Daihatsu Challenge was a women's singles tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Brighton Centre in Brighton in England. The event was part of the Category 4[lower-alpha 1] tier of the 1981 Toyota Series. It was the fourth edition of the tournament and was held from 19 October through 25 October 1981. Seventh-seeded Sue Barker won the singles title and earned $22,000 first-prize money.[2][1]
| 1981 Daihatsu Challenge | |
|---|---|
| Date | 19–25 October |
| Edition | 4th |
| Category | Toyota Series (Cat. 4) |
| Draw | 32S / 16D |
| Prize money | $125,000 |
| Surface | Carpet (Supreme) / indoor |
| Location | Brighton, England |
| Venue | Brighton Centre |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Sue Barker | |
| Doubles | |
 Barbara Potter / Anne Smith | |
Finals
Singles
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Mima Jaušovec 4–6, 6–1, 6–1
- It was Barker's 1st singles title of the year and the 12th, and last, of her career.
Doubles
Barbara Potter / Anne Smith defeated Mima Jaušovec / Pam Shriver 6–7, 6–3, 6–4
Prize money
| Event | W | F | SF | QF | Round of 16 | Round of 32 |
| Singles [2] | $22,000 | $11,000 | $5,500 | $2,800 | $1,500 | $750 |
|---|
Notes
- Tournaments with prize money for the women of at least $125,000.[1]
References
- John Barrett, ed. (1982). Slazengers World of Tennis 1982 : The Official Yearbook of the International Tennis Federation (14th ed.). London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 137–138, 156–157. ISBN 9780356085968.
- John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 393, 410.
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