WTA Atlanta 1981 Draw, Results & Schedule

Tracy Austin won the 1981 Atlanta, defeating Mary Lou Piatek 4-6 6-3 6-3 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on hard courts in Atlanta, United States, from September 21 to September 27, 1981. The match log contains 31 recorded singles results for this edition.

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Champion
Tracy Austin
def. Mary Lou Piatek , 4-6 6-3 6-3
Dates
Sep 21 — Sep 27
Location
Atlanta, United States
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Hard
Prize money
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Atlanta 1981 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Tracy Austin 4-6 6-3 6-3 Mary Lou Piatek H2H Match data Sep 27, 1981* F
SF (2)
Tracy Austin 6-2 6-3 Laura Dupont H2H Match data Sep 26, 1981* SF
Mary Lou Piatek 6-1 6-3 Susan Mascarin H2H Match data Sep 26, 1981* SF
QF (4)
Tracy Austin 6-2 6-2 Beth Norton H2H Match data Sep 26, 1981* QF
Susan Mascarin 2-6 6-3 6-3 Rosie Casals H2H Match data Sep 26, 1981* QF
Laura Dupont 6-4 6-4 Wendy White H2H Match data Sep 26, 1981* QF
Mary Lou Piatek 3-6 6-1 6-3 Sharon Walsh Pete H2H Match data Sep 26, 1981* QF
R16 (8)
Laura Dupont 6-3 6-1 Kathleen Cummings H2H Match data Sep 25, 1981* R16
Tracy Austin 6-0 6-1 Betty Stove H2H Match data Sep 25, 1981* R16
Mary Lou Piatek 6-2 6-4 Susan Leo H2H Match data Sep 25, 1981* R16
Sharon Walsh Pete 6-2 6-2 Felicia Hutnick H2H Match data Sep 25, 1981* R16
Beth Norton 6-2 6-4 Nancy Yeargin H2H Match data Sep 25, 1981* R16
Rosie Casals 6-3 7-5 Betsy Nagelsen H2H Match data Sep 25, 1981* R16
Wendy White 6-3 6-1 Stacy Margolin H2H Match data Sep 25, 1981* R16
Susan Mascarin 6-1 6-0 Joyce Portman H2H Match data Sep 25, 1981* R16
R32 (16)
Joyce Portman 6-1 6-4 Liz Smylie H2H Match data Sep 24, 1981* R32
Tracy Austin 6-0 6-2 Renee Richards H2H Match data Sep 24, 1981* R32
Nancy Yeargin 6-4 6-2 Lucia Romanov H2H Match data Sep 24, 1981* R32
Beth Norton 6-4 6-3 Bonnie Gadusek H2H Match data Sep 24, 1981* R32
Betsy Nagelsen 7-5 6-3 Roberta Mccallum H2H Match data Sep 24, 1981* R32
Kathleen Cummings 7-5 6-2 Ivanna Madruga H2H Match data Sep 24, 1981* R32
Rosie Casals 6-1 6-1 Jeanne Duvall H2H Match data Sep 24, 1981* R32
Stacy Margolin 7-6 6-3 Lele Forood H2H Match data Sep 24, 1981* R32
Sharon Walsh Pete 6-0 6-2 Vicki Nelson H2H Match data Sep 24, 1981* R32
Laura Dupont 6-3 3-6 6-3 Yvonne Vermaak H2H Match data Sep 24, 1981* R32
Betty Stove 3-6 6-1 7-5 Kathrin Keil H2H Match data Sep 24, 1981* R32
Susan Leo 6-1 6-1 Rene Blount H2H Match data Sep 24, 1981* R32
Wendy White 6-1 4-6 6-2 Kim Sands H2H Match data Sep 24, 1981* R32
Susan Mascarin 6-0 6-2 Jane Preyer H2H Match data Sep 24, 1981* R32
Felicia Hutnick 1-6 6-1 6-2 Kim Jones H2H Match data Sep 24, 1981* R32
Mary Lou Piatek 6-4 6-2 Susan Rollinson H2H Match data Sep 24, 1981* R32

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Atlanta.

Most Finals

Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.

  1. Mary Lou Piatek 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Tracy Austin 5 wins

Most Appearances

Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.

  1. Beth Norton 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

Recent Atlanta finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Tracy Austin 4-6 6-3 6-3 Mary Lou Piatek H2H Match data 1981 Hard

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1981

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Atlanta held?
Atlanta is held in Atlanta, United States.
Who won the most recent Atlanta?
The 1981 Atlanta was won by Tracy Austin, who defeated Mary Lou Piatek 4-6 6-3 6-3.
When was the first Atlanta played?
The first edition of Atlanta was held in 1981.
What surface is Atlanta played on?
Atlanta is played on hard courts.