Chris Evert-Lloyd finished the year as world No. 1 for the fifth time in her career. She won eight singles tournaments during the season, including a major at the Wimbledon Championships. She also finished runner-up at another major, the Australian Open.
Details
Duration
12 January – 20 December 1981
Edition
9th
Tournaments
47
Categories
Grand Slam (4) WTA Championships (3) Avon Championships (10) Toyota Series (26) Non-Tour Events (2)
Achievements (singles)
Most tournament titles
Martina Navratilova (10)
Most tournament finals
Martina Navratilova (16)
Prize money leader
Martina Navratilova ($865,437)
Points leader
Chris Evert (17.542)
Awards
Player of the year
Chris Evert-Lloyd
Doubles team of the year
Martina Navratilova Pam Shriver
Most improved player of the year
Barbara Potter
Newcomer of the year
Kathy Rinaldi
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