WTA Minneapolis 1981 Draw, Results & Schedule

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Martina Navratilova won the 1981 Minneapolis, defeating Tracy Austin 6-0 6-2 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on carpet courts in Minneapolis, United States, from September 28 to October 4, 1981.

Champion
Martina Navratilova
def. Tracy Austin , 6-0 6-2
Dates
Sep 28 — Oct 4
Location
Minneapolis, United States
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Carpet
Prize money
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Round of 32
Martina Navratilova 6-3 6-4
Betty Stove
Lucia Romanov 6-1 3-6 6-2
Kim Jones
Barbara Potter 6-1 6-3
Susan Rollinson
Anne Hobbs 6-3 6-3
Kate Latham
Wendy Turnbull 6-3 6-4
Rene Blount
Pam Teeguarden 6-1 7-5
Leigh Anne Thompson
Anne Smith 6-3 7-6
Rosie Casals
Paula Smith 6-2 7-6
Molly Van Nostrand
Tracy Austin 6-1 6-0
Beth Norton
Mareen Louie Harper 4-6 7-6 6-4
Kim Sands
Sharon Walsh Pete 4-6 6-1 6-1
Sherry Acker
Mima Jausovec 4-6 6-3 6-1
Ivanna Madruga
Candy Reynolds 7-6 6-1
Susan Mascarin
Pam Shriver 6-0 6-1
Yvonne Vermaak
Julie Harrington 1-6 7-5 6-1
Joyce Portman
Bonnie Gadusek 4-6 6-3 6-4
Leslie Allen
Round of 16
Martina Navratilova 6-2 6-1
Lucia Romanov
Barbara Potter 6-2 6-1
Anne Hobbs
Wendy Turnbull 6-4 6-4
Pam Teeguarden
Anne Smith 6-4 4-6 6-4
Paula Smith
Tracy Austin 6-3 6-2
Mareen Louie Harper
Sharon Walsh Pete 6-4 6-2
Mima Jausovec
Candy Reynolds 3-6 6-2 6-4
Pam Shriver
Julie Harrington 2-6 6-4 6-1
Bonnie Gadusek
Quarterfinals
Martina Navratilova 6-4 6-4
Barbara Potter
Wendy Turnbull 7-6 6-4
Anne Smith
Tracy Austin 6-1 6-2
Sharon Walsh Pete
Candy Reynolds 6-3 6-2
Julie Harrington
Semifinals
Martina Navratilova 6-1 7-6
Wendy Turnbull
Tracy Austin 6-2 4-6 6-0
Candy Reynolds
Final
Martina Navratilova 6-0 6-2
Tracy Austin

Most Titles

PlayerTitles
Martina Navratilova 2
Chris Evert 1
Evonne Goolagong 1
Tracy Austin 1

Recent Finals

SeasonSurfaceWinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch
1981 Carpet Martina Navratilova 6-0 6-2 Tracy Austin H2H Match data
1980 Carpet Tracy Austin 6-1 2-6 6-2 Dianne Fromholtz H2H Match data
1979 Carpet Evonne Goolagong 6-3 6-4 Dianne Fromholtz H2H Match data
1978 Carpet Chris Evert 6-7 6-2 6-4 Virginia Wade H2H Match data
1977 Carpet Martina Navratilova 6-0 6-1 Sue Barker H2H Match data

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Previous editions of Minneapolis

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Minneapolis held?
Minneapolis is held in Minneapolis, United States.
Who won the most recent Minneapolis?
The 1981 Minneapolis was won by Martina Navratilova 6-0 6-2.
Who has won the most Minneapolis titles?
Martina Navratilova has won 2 Minneapolis titles, the most by any player.
When was the first Minneapolis played?
The first edition of Minneapolis was held in 1977.
What surface is Minneapolis played on?
Minneapolis is played on carpet courts.