Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
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Bettina Bunge 1 final
WTA Houston 1981 Draw & Results
CompletedHana Mandlikova won the 1981 Houston, defeating Bettina Bunge 6-4 6-4 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played February 16–22 on carpet courts in Houston, United States.
Full tournament history →Dates
Feb 16 — Feb 22
Location
Houston, United States
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Carpet
Prize money
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.
Results
Round of 16
Hana Mandlikova
3-6 7-5 6-2
Kate Latham
6-4 6-0
Mima Jausovec
6-7 6-0 6-4
Joanne Russell
5-7 6-4 2-0 (ret.)
Bettina Bunge
7-6 6-3
Pam Teeguarden
6-1 6-3
Kathy Jordan
6-4 3-6 6-1
Zina Garrison
6-4 1-6 6-1
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Hana Mandlikova
6-3 3-6 6-1
Bettina Bunge
6-3 6-3
Final
Hana Mandlikova
6-4 6-4
Tournament Records
The leading Open Era records for Houston.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
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Hana Mandlikova 4 wins
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.
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Betsy Nagelsen 1 appearance
View the full Houston record book →
Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.
Recent Finals
| Winner | Score | Runner-up | H2H | Match Data | Season | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hana Mandlikova | 6-4 6-4 | Bettina Bunge | H2H | Match data | 1981 | Carpet |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Houston held?
- Houston is held in Houston, United States.
- Who won the most recent Houston?
- The 1981 Houston was won by Hana Mandlikova, who defeated Bettina Bunge 6-4 6-4.
- When was the first Houston played?
- The first edition of Houston was held in 1981.
- What surface is Houston played on?
- Houston is played on carpet courts.