The 1981 Bordeaux Open also known as the "Grand Prix Passing Shot" was a tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courtss at Villa Primrose in Bordeaux in France that was part of the 1981 Volvo Grand Prix. The tournament was held from 21 September through 26 September 1981. Second-seeded Andrés Gómez won the singles title.
See main article: 1981 Bordeaux Open – Singles. 
Andrés Gómez defeated 
Thierry Tulasne 7–6, 7–6, 6–1
See main article: 1981 Bordeaux Open – Doubles. Andrés Gómez / Belus Prajoux defeated 
Jim Gurfein / 
Anders Järryd 7–5, 6–3