The 1981 Avon Championships of Kansas was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri in the United States that was part of the 1981 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the third edition of the tournament and was held from January 12 through January 18, 1981. Second-seeded Andrea Jaeger won the singles title and earned $30,000 first-prize money.
Finals Singles
Andrea Jaeger defeated Martina Navratilova 3–6, 6–3, 7–5 It was Jaeger's 1st singles title of the year and the 5th of her career.
Doubles Barbara Potter / Sharon Walsh defeated Rosemary Casals / Wendy Turnbull 6–2, 7–6(7–4)
Prize money
EventWFSFQFRound of 16Round of 32Prel. roundSingles $30,000$15,000$7,350$3,600$1,900$1,100$700
References
External links WTA tournament edition draws ITF tournament edition details