WTA Auckland 1981 Draw, Results & Schedule

Pam Whytcross won the 1981 Auckland, defeating Chris Newton 3-6 6-4 6-1 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on grass courts in Auckland, New Zealand, from January 5 to January 11, 1981. The match log contains 1 recorded singles result for this edition.

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Champion
def. Chris Newton , 3-6 6-4 6-1
Dates
Jan 5 — Jan 11
Location
Auckland, New Zealand
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Grass
Prize money
Auckland 1981 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Pam Whytcross 3-6 6-4 6-1 Chris Newton H2H Match data Jan 11, 1981* F

Most Titles

Players with the most Auckland titles
PlayerTitles
Ann Jones 2
Coco Gauff 2
Eleni Daniilidou 2
Evonne Goolagong 2
Julia Goerges 2
Pam Whytcross 2
Patty Fendick 2

Recent Finals

Recent Auckland finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Elina Svitolina #14 6-3 7-6(6) Xinyu Wang #57 H2H Match data 2026 Hard
Naomi Osaka #57 6-4 (ret.) Clara Tauson #50 H2H Match data 2025 Hard
Coco Gauff #3 6-7(4) 6-3 6-3 Elina Svitolina #25 H2H Match data 2024 Hard
Coco Gauff #7 6-1 6-1 Rebeka Masarova #130 H2H Match data 2023 Hard
Serena Williams #10 6-3 6-4 Jessica Pegula #82 H2H Match data 2020 Hard

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Auckland held?
Auckland is held in Auckland, New Zealand.
Who won the most recent Auckland?
The 2026 Auckland was won by Elina Svitolina 6-3 7-6(6).
Who has won the most Auckland titles?
Ann Jones has won 2 Auckland titles, the most by any player.
When was the first Auckland played?
The first edition of Auckland was held in 1969.
What surface is Auckland played on?
Auckland is played on grass courts.