1981 Benson & Hedges Championships
The 1981 Benson & Hedges Championships was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Wembley Arena in London, England that was part of the 1981 Volvo Grand Prix. It was the sixth edition of the tournament and was held from 9 November until 14 November 1981. Second-seeded Jimmy Connors won the singles title.[3]
| 1981 Benson & Hedges Championships | |
|---|---|
| Date | 9–14 November |
| Edition | 6th |
| Category | Grand Prix circuit |
| Draw | 32S / 16D |
| Prize money | $175,000 |
| Surface | Carpet / indoor |
| Location | London, England |
| Venue | Wembley Arena |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Jimmy Connors[1] | |
| Doubles | |
| John McEnroe / Peter Fleming[2] | |
Finals
Singles
Jimmy Connors defeated John McEnroe 3–6, 2–6, 6–3, 6–4, 6–2
- It was Connors' 4th singles title of the year and the 89th of his career.
Doubles
Ferdi Taygan / Sherwood Stewart defeated John McEnroe / Peter Fleming 7–5, 6–7, 6–4
See also
References
- "1981 Wembley – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- "1981 Wembley – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- John Barrett, ed. (1981). Slazengers World of Tennis 1981 : The Official Yearbook of the International Tennis Federation. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 113–114. ISBN 9780362020342.
External links
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