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defeated Sylvia Hanika in the final, 6–2, 6–4 to win the women's singles tennis title at the 1981 French Open. It was her second

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singles title.

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was the two-time defending champion, but lost in the semifinals to Mandlíková. It was her first defeat at the

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since

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, and the first time in six tournament appearances that she failed to reach the final.

Seeds

The seeded players are listed below.

is the champion; others show the round in which they were eliminated. #

''(semifinals)'' #

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''(quarterfinals)'' # Andrea Jaeger ''(semifinals)'' #

''(champion)'' # Virginia Ruzici ''(quarterfinals)'' # Sylvia Hanika ''(finalist)'' # Mima Jaušovec ''(quarterfinals)'' #

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''(third round)'' # Kathy Jordan ''(third round)'' # Bettina Bunge ''(fourth round)'' # Anne Smith ''(fourth round)'' # Regina Maršíková ''(fourth round)'' # Wendy White ''(second round)'' # Ivanna Madruga ''(third round)'' # Leslie Allen ''(fourth round)'' # Virginia Wade ''(fourth round)''

Draw

Key

* Q = Qualifier * WC = Wild card * LL =

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* r = Retired

Finals

Earlier rounds

Section 1

Section 2

Section 3

Section 4

Section 5

Section 6

Section 7

Section 8

References

External links

1981 French Open – Women's draws and results
at the International Tennis Federation {{DEFAULTSORT:1981 French Open - Women's singles Women's Singles French Open by year – Women's singles French Open - Women's Singles 1981 in women's tennis 1981 in French women's sport