WTA Newcastle 1981 Draw, Results & Schedule

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Lesley Charles won the 1981 Newcastle, defeating Anthea Stewart 6-1 6-1 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on grass courts in Newcastle, from July 27 to August 2, 1981.

Champion
Lesley Charles
def. Anthea Stewart , 6-1 6-1
Dates
Jul 27 — Aug 2
Location
Newcastle
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Grass
Prize money
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DateRoundWinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch
F (1)
Aug 2, 1981* F Lesley Charles 6-1 6-1 Anthea Stewart H2H Match data
SF (2)
Aug 1, 1981* SF Anthea Stewart 7-5 2-6 11-9 Cathy Drury H2H Match data
Aug 1, 1981* SF Lesley Charles 6-3 4-6 6-0 Linda Stewart H2H Match data
QF (4)
Aug 1, 1981* QF Cathy Drury 7-6 6-0 Belinda Thompson H2H Match data
Aug 1, 1981* QF Lesley Charles 4-6 7-5 6-3 Joy Tacon H2H Match data
Aug 1, 1981* QF Linda Stewart 7-5 6-4 Debbie Stewart H2H Match data
Aug 1, 1981* QF Anthea Stewart 6-3 6-2 Susan Mcculloch H2H Match data
R16 (8)
Jul 31, 1981* R16 Anthea Stewart 6-2 6-0 Christine Power H2H Match data
Jul 31, 1981* R16 Belinda Thompson 6-3 6-2 S Butterfield H2H Match data
Jul 31, 1981* R16 Linda Stewart 6-1 6-2 K Reshoft H2H Match data
Jul 31, 1981* R16 Cathy Drury 6-4 6-2 Denise Taylor H2H Match data
Jul 31, 1981* R16 Joy Tacon 6-3 4-6 6-0 Ellinore Lightbody H2H Match data
Jul 31, 1981* R16 Debbie Stewart (w/o) S Finet H2H Match data
Jul 31, 1981* R16 Susan Mcculloch 7-6 6-3 Judy Tegart H2H Match data
Jul 31, 1981* R16 Lesley Charles 6-1 6-2 Michele Wheeler H2H Match data

Most Titles

PlayerTitles
Lesley Charles 2
Evonne Goolagong 1
Iris Riedel Kuhn 1
Rina Einy 1
Wendy Gilchrist 1

Recent Finals

SeasonSurfaceWinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch
1982 Grass Rina Einy 6-2 6-2 Jane Plackett H2H Match data
1981 Grass Lesley Charles 6-1 6-1 Anthea Stewart H2H Match data
1980 — Lesley Charles 6-2 6-1 Cathy Drury H2H Match data
1978 — Iris Riedel Kuhn 6-2 6-1 Belinda Thompson H2H Match data
1977 Grass Winnie Shaw 3-6 6-4 6-1 Corinne Molesworth H2H Match data

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Newcastle held?
Newcastle is held in Newcastle.
Who won the most recent Newcastle?
The 1982 Newcastle was won by Rina Einy 6-2 6-2.
Who has won the most Newcastle titles?
Lesley Charles has won 2 Newcastle titles, the most by any player.
When was the first Newcastle played?
The first edition of Newcastle was held in 1970.
What surface is Newcastle played on?
Newcastle is played on grass courts.