The 1981 Family Circle Cup was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at the Sea Pines Racquet Club on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina in the United States that was part of the 1981 Avon Championships World Championship Series. It was the ninth edition of the tournament and was held from April 7 through April 12, 1981. First-seeded Chris Evert won the singles title and earned $30,000 first-prize money.[1][2]
| 1981 Family Circle Cup | |
|---|---|
| Date | April 7–12 |
| Edition | 9th |
| Draw | 64S / 32D |
| Prize money | $150,000 |
| Surface | Clay / outdoor |
| Location | Hilton Head Island, SC, U.S. |
| Venue | Sea Pines Racquet Club |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Chris Evert | |
| Doubles | |
Rosemary Casals /  Wendy Turnbull | |
Finals
editSingles
edit Chris Evert defeated Pam Shriver 6–3, 6–2
- It was Evert's 3rd singles title of the year and the 104th of her career.
Doubles
edit Rosemary Casals / 'Wendy Turnbull defeated 
Mima Jaušovec / Pam Shriver 7–5, 7–5
Prize money
edit| Event | W | F | 3rd | 4th | QF | Round of 16 | Round of 32 | Round of 64 |
| Singles [1] | $30,000 | $15,000 | $7,600 | $7,200 | $3,260 | $1,625 | $800 | $350 |
|---|
References
edit- ^ a b John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 393, 400.
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1982). Slazengers World of Tennis 1982 : The Official Yearbook of the International Tennis Federation (14th ed.). London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 138, 141–142. ISBN 9780356085968.