1981 South African Open (tennis)

1981 South African Open
Date 21 – 28 November
Edition 78th
Category Grand Prix
Draw 32S / 16D
Prize money $300,000
Surface Hard / Outdoor
Location Johannesburg, South Africa
Venue Ellis Park Tennis Stadium
Champions
Men's Singles
United States Vitas Gerulaitis [1]
Men's Doubles
South Africa John Yuill / United States Terry Moor [2]

The 1981 South African Open was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts in Johannesburg, South Africa that was part of the 1981 Volvo Grand Prix. It was the 78th edition of the tournament and was held from 21 November through 28 November 1981. Vitas Gerulaitis won the singles title.

Winners

Men's Singles

United States Vitas Gerulaitis defeated United States Jeff Borowiak 6–4, 7–6, 6–1 [1]

Men's Doubles

South Africa John Yuill / United States Terry Moor defeated United States Fritz Buehning / New Zealand Russell Simpson 6–3, 5–7, 6–4, 6–7, 12–10 [2]

References

  1. 1 2 "ATP – 1981 Johannesburg Men's Singles Draw". ATP.
  2. 1 2 "ATP – 1981 Johannesburg Men's Doubles Draw". ATP.

External links

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