ATP Wembley 1981 Draw, Results & Schedule

Jimmy Connors won the 1981 Wembley, defeating John McEnroe 3-6 2-6 6-3 6-4 6-2 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played on carpet courts in Wembley, United Kingdom, from November 9 to November 15, 1981. The match log contains 31 recorded singles results for this edition.

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Champion
def. John McEnroe , 3-6 2-6 6-3 6-4 6-2
Dates
Nov 9 — Nov 15
Location
Wembley, United Kingdom
Category
ATP 250
Surface
Carpet
Prize money

Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Match type

Round of 32

Round of 16

Quarterfinals

John McEnroe #1 6-1 6-2
Sandy Mayer #16 6-4 5-7 6-1

Semifinals

Jimmy Connors #2 6-3 6-3
John McEnroe #1 6-3 6-3

Final

Jimmy Connors #2 3-6 2-6 6-3 6-4 6-2

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Wembley.

Most Finals

Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.

  1. Jimmy Connors 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Jimmy Connors 5 wins

Most Appearances

Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.

  1. Bob Lutz 1 appearance

Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.

Recent Finals

Recent Wembley finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Jimmy Connors #2 3-6 2-6 6-3 6-4 6-2 John McEnroe #1 H2H Match data 1981 Carpet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Wembley held?
Wembley is held in Wembley, United Kingdom.
Who won the most recent Wembley?
The 1981 Wembley was won by Jimmy Connors, who defeated John McEnroe 3-6 2-6 6-3 6-4 6-2.
When was the first Wembley played?
The first edition of Wembley was held in 1981.
What surface is Wembley played on?
Wembley is played on carpet courts.