WTA Manchester 1981 Draw, Results & Schedule

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Sharon Walsh Pete won the 1981 Manchester, defeating Rosie Casals 4-6 6-1 6-4 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on grass courts in Manchester, United Kingdom, from June 1 to June 7, 1981.

Champion
Sharon Walsh Pete
def. Rosie Casals , 4-6 6-1 6-4
Dates
Jun 1 — Jun 7
Location
Manchester, United Kingdom
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Grass
Prize money
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DateRoundWinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch
F (1)
Jun 7, 1981* F Sharon Walsh Pete 4-6 6-1 6-4 Rosie Casals H2H Match data
SF (2)
Jun 6, 1981* SF Sharon Walsh Pete 6-3 6-4 Kate Latham H2H Match data
Jun 6, 1981* SF Rosie Casals 6-3 3-6 9-7 Jane Stratton H2H Match data
QF (4)
Jun 6, 1981* QF Kate Latham 6-1 6-1 Belinda Thompson H2H Match data
Jun 6, 1981* QF Jane Stratton 0-6 6-1 6-4 Joanne Russell H2H Match data
Jun 6, 1981* QF Sharon Walsh Pete 6-2 7-5 Jane Plackett H2H Match data
Jun 6, 1981* QF Rosie Casals 6-7 6-4 8-6 Rene Blount H2H Match data
R16 (8)
Jun 5, 1981* R16 Jane Plackett 6-3 6-4 Lisa Pennington H2H Match data
Jun 5, 1981* R16 Rosie Casals 6-2 6-0 Lorrayne Gracie H2H Match data
Jun 5, 1981* R16 Joanne Russell 6-3 7-5 Cathy Drury H2H Match data
Jun 5, 1981* R16 Kate Latham 7-5 6-2 Denise Parnell H2H Match data
Jun 5, 1981* R16 Rene Blount 6-4 6-3 Linda Stewart H2H Match data
Jun 5, 1981* R16 Sharon Walsh Pete 6-1 6-1 S Morris Mitchell H2H Match data
Jun 5, 1981* R16 Jane Stratton 6-1 6-1 Susan Mcculloch H2H Match data
Jun 5, 1981* R16 Belinda Thompson 6-4 5-4 (ret.) Aleida Spex H2H Match data
R32 (15)
Jun 4, 1981* R32 Belinda Thompson 6-0 6-0 M Hirai H2H Match data
Jun 4, 1981* R32 Cathy Drury 6-2 3-6 6-4 Judy Chaloner H2H Match data
Jun 4, 1981* R32 Jane Stratton 6-0 6-1 S Tamura H2H Match data
Jun 4, 1981* R32 Rosie Casals (w/o) M Cobb H2H Match data
Jun 4, 1981* R32 Linda Stewart 6-4 6-1 Pamela Yates H2H Match data
Jun 4, 1981* R32 Jane Plackett 6-2 6-1 Catherine Berry H2H Match data
Jun 4, 1981* R32 Rene Blount 6-0 7-5 Alicia Smith H2H Match data
Jun 4, 1981* R32 Sharon Walsh Pete 6-0 7-5 Ellinore Lightbody H2H Match data
Jun 4, 1981* R32 Aleida Spex 6-2 6-0 J Griffiths H2H Match data
Jun 4, 1981* R32 Lorrayne Gracie 6-0 6-2 Jennifer Rothschild H2H Match data
Jun 4, 1981* R32 Lisa Pennington 7-5 6-3 Rita Bentley H2H Match data
Jun 4, 1981* R32 Denise Parnell 6-0 6-1 A Carlson H2H Match data
Jun 4, 1981* R32 Susan Mcculloch 6-1 6-0 Y Fukui H2H Match data
Jun 4, 1981* R32 Joanne Russell 6-2 6-3 Charlotte Leatham H2H Match data
Jun 4, 1981* R32 S Morris Mitchell 6-1 0-6 6-2 M Burrows H2H Match data

Most Titles

PlayerTitles
Anne Hobbs 2
Patti Hogan 2
Cathy Drury 1
Glynis Coles 1
Kate Latham 1

Recent Finals

SeasonSurfaceWinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch
1983 Grass Cathy Drury 7-6 7-6 Brenda Remilton H2H Match data
1982 Grass Anne Hobbs 6-2 6-0 Kate Latham H2H Match data
1981 Grass Sharon Walsh Pete 4-6 6-1 6-4 Rosie Casals H2H Match data
1980 — Anne Hobbs 6-4 4-6 9-7 Sue Barker H2H Match data
1979 Grass Sue Barker 7-5 4-6 6-0 Anne Hobbs H2H Match data

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Manchester held?
Manchester is held in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Who won the most recent Manchester?
The 1983 Manchester was won by Cathy Drury 7-6 7-6.
Who has won the most Manchester titles?
Anne Hobbs has won 2 Manchester titles, the most by any player.
When was the first Manchester played?
The first edition of Manchester was held in 1968.
What surface is Manchester played on?
Manchester is played on grass courts.