ATP Brisbane 1981 Draw, Results & Schedule

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Mark Edmondson won the 1981 Brisbane, defeating Chris Lewis 7-6 3-6 6-4 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played on grass courts in Brisbane, Australia, from October 5 to October 11, 1981.

Champion
Mark Edmondson
def. Chris Lewis , 7-6 3-6 6-4
Dates
Oct 5 — Oct 11
Location
Brisbane, Australia
Category
ATP 250
Surface
Grass
Prize money
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DateRoundWinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch
F (1)
Oct 11, 1981* F Mark Edmondson #56 7-6 3-6 6-4 Chris Lewis #53 H2H Match data
SF (2)
Oct 10, 1981* SF Mark Edmondson #56 3-6 6-3 7-6 Rod Frawley #67 H2H Match data
Oct 10, 1981* SF Chris Lewis #53 1-6 7-5 6-3 Phil Dent #60 H2H Match data
QF (4)
Oct 10, 1981* QF Phil Dent #60 6-3 5-7 7-6 John Alexander #93 H2H Match data
Oct 10, 1981* QF Rod Frawley #67 6-2 6-4 Charlie Fancutt — Match data
Oct 10, 1981* QF Chris Lewis #53 6-4 4-6 6-2 Syd Ball #146 H2H Match data
Oct 10, 1981* QF Mark Edmondson #56 6-2 6-2 Brad Guan #185 H2H Match data
R16 (8)
Oct 9, 1981* R16 Brad Guan #185 7-6 2-6 6-3 Brad Drewett #78 H2H Match data
Oct 9, 1981* R16 Mark Edmondson #56 6-2 6-2 Pat Cash H2H Match data
Oct 9, 1981* R16 John Alexander #93 6-1 6-4 Paul Kronk — Match data
Oct 9, 1981* R16 Phil Dent #60 6-1 3-6 6-3 Craig A Miller #232 H2H Match data
Oct 9, 1981* R16 Syd Ball #146 6-4 4-6 6-2 Ray Kelly #662 H2H Match data
Oct 9, 1981* R16 Chris Lewis #53 6-2 6-4 Cliff Letcher — Match data
Oct 9, 1981* R16 Rod Frawley #67 5-7 6-1 6-2 Dale Collings #211 H2H Match data
Oct 9, 1981* R16 Charlie Fancutt 7-6 7-6 Mal Anderson #662 — Match data
R32 (16)
Oct 8, 1981* R32 Rod Frawley #67 6-2 6-2 Glenn Busby #360 H2H Match data
Oct 8, 1981* R32 Dale Collings #211 6-2 6-4 Carl Limberger H2H Match data
Oct 8, 1981* R32 Charlie Fancutt 4-6 7-6 6-4 Matt Mitchell #239 — Match data
Oct 8, 1981* R32 Ray Kelly #662 6-7 7-5 6-2 Greg Whitecross #193 H2H Match data
Oct 8, 1981* R32 Chris Lewis #53 6-3 2-6 6-4 Chris Johnstone #137 H2H Match data
Oct 8, 1981* R32 Cliff Letcher 4-6 6-2 7-6 Mike Estep #203 — Match data
Oct 8, 1981* R32 Brad Drewett #78 6-1 2-6 7-5 David Dowlen #423 H2H Match data
Oct 8, 1981* R32 Syd Ball #146 6-3 6-4 Peter Johnston #510 H2H Match data
Oct 8, 1981* R32 Mark Edmondson #56 6-3 2-6 7-5 David Mustard #344 H2H Match data
Oct 8, 1981* R32 John Alexander #93 6-1 6-3 Wayne Pascoe #198 H2H Match data
Oct 8, 1981* R32 Craig A Miller #232 6-3 6-1 Jeff Twist #496 H2H Match data
Oct 8, 1981* R32 Brad Guan #185 6-2 7-6 Warren Maher — Match data
Oct 8, 1981* R32 Paul Kronk 7-5 4-6 6-4 Sashi Menon #123 — Match data
Oct 8, 1981* R32 Mal Anderson #662 6-2 6-7 6-2 Jim Delaney #269 H2H Match data
Oct 8, 1981* R32 Pat Cash 6-4 7-6 Michael Fancutt #662 H2H Match data
Oct 8, 1981* R32 Phil Dent #60 6-4 6-4 Wayne Hampson #175 H2H Match data

Most Titles

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Mark Edmondson 3
Grigor Dimitrov 2
Kei Nishikori 2
Alexei Popyrin 1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Brisbane held?
Brisbane is held in Brisbane, Australia.
Who won the most recent Brisbane?
The 2026 Brisbane was won by Daniil Medvedev 6-2 7-6(1).
Who has won the most Brisbane titles?
Marcelo Rios has won 3 Brisbane titles, the most by any player.
When was the first Brisbane played?
The first edition of Brisbane was held in 1968.
What surface is Brisbane played on?
Brisbane is played on grass courts.