The 1981 French Open was a tennis tournament that took place on the outdoor clay courts at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France. The tournament ran from 25 May until 7 June. It was the 80th staging of the French Open, and the first Grand Slam tennis event of 1981.
Finals
Men's singles
Björn Borg defeated Ivan Lendl, 6–1, 4–6, 6–2, 3–6, 6–1 It was Borg's 1st title of the year, and his 61st overall. It was his 11th (and last) career Grand Slam title, and his 6th French Open title (at that time, an Open Era record).
Women's singles
Hana Mandlíková defeated Sylvia Hanika, 6–2, 6–4 It was Mandlíková's 2nd title of the year, and her 13th overall. It was her 2nd career Grand Slam title, and her 1st French Open title.
Men's doubles
Heinz Günthardt / Balázs Taróczy defeated Terry Moor / Eliot Teltscher, 6–2, 7–6, 6–3
Women's doubles
Rosalyn Fairbank / Tanya Harford defeated Candy Reynolds / Paula Smith, 6–1, 6–3
Mixed doubles
Andrea Jaeger / James Arias defeated Betty Stöve / Frederick McNair, 7–6, 6–4
Prize money EventWFSFQF4R3R2R1RSingles MenFF271,100FF135,600FF67,800FF34,400FF19,900FF10,900FF6,300FF3,600WomenFF208,000FF108,000FF54,000FF28,000FF14,500FF7,300FF3,650FF1,950 Total prize money for the event was FF3,365,445.
References
External links French Open official website