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1981 US Open (tennis)

The 1981 US Open was a tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts at the USTA National Tennis Center in New York City, New York. It was the 101st edition of the US Open and was held from September 1 to September 13, 1981. It marked the centenary of the inaugural tournament.

Seniors

Men's singles

Main article: 1981 US Open – Men's singles

USA John McEnroe defeated SWE Björn Borg 4–6, 6–2, 6–4, 6–3

It was McEnroe's 4th career Grand Slam title and his 3rd US Open title.

Women's singles

Main article: 1981 US Open – Women's singles

USA Tracy Austin defeated USA Martina Navratilova 1–6, 7–6(7–4), 7–6(7–1)

It was Austin's 2nd and last career Grand Slam title and her 2nd US Open title.

Men's doubles

Main article: 1981 US Open – Men's doubles

USA Peter Fleming / USA John McEnroe defeated SUI Heinz Günthardt / AUS Peter McNamara by walkover

It was Fleming's 4th career Grand Slam title and his 2nd US Open title. It was McEnroe's 9th career Grand Slam title and his 4th US Open title.

Women's doubles

Main article: 1981 US Open – Women's doubles

USA Kathy Jordan / USA Anne Smith defeated USA Rosemary Casals / AUS Wendy Turnbull 6–3, 6–3

It was Jordan's 3rd career Grand Slam title and her only US Open title. It was Smith's 4th career Grand Slam title and her 1st US Open title.

Mixed doubles

Main article: 1981 US Open – Mixed doubles

USA Anne Smith / RSA Kevin Curren defeated USA JoAnne Russell / USA Steve Denton 6–4, 7–6(7–4)

It was Smith's 5th career Grand Slam title and her 2nd US Open title. It was Curren's 1st career Grand Slam title and his 1st US Open title.

Juniors

Boys' singles

Main article: 1981 US Open – Boys' singles

SWE Thomas Högstedt defeated FRG Hans Schwaier 7–5, 6–3

Girls' singles

Main article: 1981 US Open – Girls' singles

USA Zina Garrison defeated USA Kate Gompert 6–0, 6–3

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