The 1981 WCT Tournament of Champions was a men's

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tournament played on outdoor

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s at the

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in Forest Hills,

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in the United States and part of the 1981 Grand Prix circuit. It was the fifth edition of the tournament and was held from May 4 through May 10, 1981. The event was open to players who had won a tournament worth at least $25,000 during the previous 12 months. Tenth-seeded

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won the singles title and the accompanying first prize of $100,000 plus $3,050 in bonus money.

Finals

Singles

defeated

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6–3, 6–2 * It was Dibbs' 1st singles title of the year and the 21st of his career.

Doubles

Peter Fleming /

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defeated John Fitzgerald /

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6–4, 6–4

References

External links

ITF tournament edition details
{{1981 Volvo Grand Prix

WCT Tournament of Champions The WCT Tournament of Champions (also Shakeys Tournament of Champions for sponsorship purposes in 1977 and 1978) is a defunct men's tennis tournament that was held on the WCT Tour from 1977–1990. It was held in Lakeway, Texas in 1977, Las Vegas, ...

World Championship Tennis Tournament of Champions