WTA Johannesburg 1981 Draw, Results & Schedule

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Kathy Horvath won the 1981 Johannesburg, defeating Kathy Rinaldi Stunkel 7-6(4) 6-4 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on hard courts in Johannesburg, South Africa, from November 25 to December 1, 1981.

Champion
Kathy Horvath
def. Kathy Rinaldi Stunkel , 7-6(4) 6-4
Dates
Nov 25 — Dec 1
Location
Johannesburg, South Africa
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Hard
Prize money
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DateRoundWinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch
F (1)
Dec 1, 1981* F Kathy Horvath 7-6(4) 6-4 Kathy Rinaldi Stunkel H2H Match data
SF (2)
Nov 30, 1981* SF Kathy Rinaldi Stunkel 6-3 2-6 6-4 Susan Rollinson H2H Match data
Nov 30, 1981* SF Kathy Horvath 7-6(3) 6-4 Virginia Wade H2H Match data
QF (4)
Nov 30, 1981* QF Kathy Horvath 7-6(3) 6-4 Yvonne Vermaak H2H Match data
Nov 30, 1981* QF Virginia Wade 4-6 6-4 9-7 Rene Uys H2H Match data
Nov 30, 1981* QF Susan Rollinson 6-3 6-4 Pam Casale H2H Match data
Nov 30, 1981* QF Kathy Rinaldi Stunkel 6-2 6-1 Tanya Harford H2H Match data
R16 (8)
Nov 29, 1981* R16 Kathy Horvath 6-1 6-1 Lorna Zietsman H2H Match data
Nov 29, 1981* R16 Pam Casale 7-5 6-0 Barbara Harmer H2H Match data
Nov 29, 1981* R16 Tanya Harford 7-6(9) 6-0 Beverly Mould H2H Match data
Nov 29, 1981* R16 Rene Uys 6-2 6-2 Monica Reinach H2H Match data
Nov 29, 1981* R16 Susan Rollinson 6-3 1-6 6-4 Andrea Leand H2H Match data
Nov 29, 1981* R16 Yvonne Vermaak 6-1 6-2 Elvyn Barrable H2H Match data
Nov 29, 1981* R16 Virginia Wade 6-1 6-1 Annelise Muller H2H Match data
Nov 29, 1981* R16 Kathy Rinaldi Stunkel 6-0 6-2 Jennifer Mundel H2H Match data
R32 (16)
Nov 28, 1981* R32 Rene Uys 6-2 6-2 Lienkie Snyman H2H Match data
Nov 28, 1981* R32 Jennifer Mundel 6-4 6-3 Anita Summers H2H Match data
Nov 28, 1981* R32 Pam Casale 6-4 6-2 Ros Riach H2H Match data
Nov 28, 1981* R32 Beverly Mould 6-2 6-2 Nicole Mabille H2H Match data
Nov 28, 1981* R32 Barbara Harmer 6-3 6-3 Ianthe Cunningham H2H Match data
Nov 28, 1981* R32 Kathy Rinaldi Stunkel 6-0 6-1 Gail Joss H2H Match data
Nov 28, 1981* R32 Andrea Leand 6-4 6-2 Gail Boon H2H Match data
Nov 28, 1981* R32 Elvyn Barrable 6-4 4-6 6-2 Ingrid Reynecke H2H Match data
Nov 28, 1981* R32 Lorna Zietsman 7-6(7) 7-5 Pye Moreton H2H Match data
Nov 28, 1981* R32 Yvonne Vermaak 6-2 7-5 Lena Jacobs H2H Match data
Nov 28, 1981* R32 Monica Reinach 6-4 6-2 Karin Boshoff H2H Match data
Nov 28, 1981* R32 Annelise Muller 5-7 7-6(4) 6-1 Elana Smukler H2H Match data
Nov 28, 1981* R32 Tanya Harford 6-1 6-3 Vicky Martin H2H Match data
Nov 28, 1981* R32 Susan Rollinson 6-1 6-2 Theresa Kleynhans H2H Match data
Nov 28, 1981* R32 Kathy Horvath 6-2 6-3 Retha Human H2H Match data
Nov 28, 1981* R32 Virginia Wade 6-0 6-1 Helen Moore H2H Match data

Most Titles

PlayerTitles
Margaret Court 3
Brigette Cuypers 2
Chris Evert 2
Annette Van Zyl 1
Billie Jean King 1

Recent Finals

SeasonSurfaceWinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch
1984 Hard Chris Evert 6-3 6-0 Andrea Jaeger H2H Match data
1981 Hard Kathy Horvath 7-6(4) 6-4 Kathy Rinaldi Stunkel H2H Match data
1980 Hard Lesley Charles 7-5 6-4 Rene Uys H2H Match data
1979 Hard Brigette Cuypers 7-6 6-2 Tanya Harford H2H Match data
1977 Hard Linky Boshoff 6-4 6-1 Brigette Cuypers H2H Match data

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Johannesburg held?
Johannesburg is held in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Who won the most recent Johannesburg?
The 1984 Johannesburg was won by Chris Evert 6-3 6-0.
Who has won the most Johannesburg titles?
Margaret Court has won 3 Johannesburg titles, the most by any player.
When was the first Johannesburg played?
The first edition of Johannesburg was held in 1968.
What surface is Johannesburg played on?
Johannesburg is played on hard courts.