The 1981 Women's World Open Squash Championship was the women's edition of the 1981 World Open, which serves as the individual world championship for

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players. The event took place in

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during October 1981.

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won the World Open title, defeating

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in the final.

Seeds

Draw and results

First round

Second round to final

References

External links