The 1981 Avon Championships of Seattle was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Seattle Center Coliseum in Seattle, Washington in the United States that was part of the 1981 Avon Championships Circuit. It was the fifth edition of the tournament and was held from February 23 through March 1, 1981.[1] Sixth-seeded Sylvia Hanika won the singles title and earned $24,000 first-prize money.[2]
| 1981 Avon Championships of Seattle | |
|---|---|
| Date | February 23 – March 1 |
| Edition | 5th |
| Category | Virginia Slims circuit |
| Draw | 33S / 16D |
| Prize money | $125,000[a] |
| Surface | Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor |
| Location | Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Venue | Seattle Center Coliseum |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Sylvia Hanika | |
| Doubles | |
 Rosie Casals /  Wendy Turnbull | |
Finals
editSingles
edit Sylvia Hanika defeated Barbara Potter 6–2, 6–4
- It was Hanika's 1st singles title of the year and the 2nd of her career.
Doubles
edit Rosie Casals / Wendy Turnbull defeated 
Sue Barker / Ann Kiyomura 6–4, 6–1
Prize money
edit| Event | W | F | 3rd | 4th | QF | Round of 16 | Round of 32 | Prel. round |
| Singles [1] | $24,000 | $12,000 | $6,500 | $6,200 | $3,000 | $1,600 | $900 | $500 |
|---|
Notes
edit- ^ The total prize money was originally $150,000 but was decreased to $125,000 because the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) was unable to meet its player commitment.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 393, 397.
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1982). Slazengers World of Tennis 1982 : The Official Yearbook of the International Tennis Federation (14th ed.). London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 187, 189. ISBN 9780356085968.