Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
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Chris Evert 1 final
WTA Tokyo Lion Cup 1981 Draw, Results & Schedule
Martina Navratilova won the 1981 Tokyo Lion Cup, defeating Chris Evert 6-3 6-2 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on carpet courts in Tokyo, Japan, from November 16 to November 22, 1981. The match log contains 4 recorded singles results for this edition.
Full tournament history →Dates
Nov 16 — Nov 22
Location
Tokyo, Japan
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
4 recorded singles results
| Winner | Score | Loser | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F (1) | ||||||
| Martina Navratilova | 6-3 6-2 | Chris Evert | H2H | Match data | Nov 22, 1981* | F |
| BR (1) | ||||||
| Tracy Austin | 7-6 7-6 | Hana Mandlikova | H2H | Match data | Nov 22, 1981* | BR |
| SF (2) | ||||||
| Martina Navratilova | 6-3 6-4 | Tracy Austin | H2H | Match data | Nov 21, 1981* | SF |
| Chris Evert | 5-7 6-2 7-5 | Hana Mandlikova | H2H | Match data | Nov 21, 1981* | SF |
Tournament Records
The leading Open Era records for Tokyo Lion Cup.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
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Martina Navratilova 2 wins
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 4 players share this record.
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Chris Evert 1 appearance
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martina Navratilova | 6-3 6-2 | Chris Evert | H2H | Match data | 1981 | Carpet |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Tokyo Lion Cup held?
- Tokyo Lion Cup is held in Tokyo, Japan.
- Who won the most recent Tokyo Lion Cup?
- The 1981 Tokyo Lion Cup was won by Martina Navratilova, who defeated Chris Evert 6-3 6-2.
- When was the first Tokyo Lion Cup played?
- The first edition of Tokyo Lion Cup was held in 1981.
- What surface is Tokyo Lion Cup played on?
- Tokyo Lion Cup is played on carpet courts.