See main article: 1981 Geneva Open.
Željko Franulović and Balázs Taróczy were the defending champions, but did not participate together this year. Franulović partnered José López-Maeso, losing in the quarterfinals. Taróczy partnered Heinz Günthardt, winning the title.
Günthardt and Taróczy won the title, defeating Pavel Složil and Tomáš Šmíd 6–4, 3–6, 6–2 in the final.
Balázs Taróczy (champions)
Fred McNair / Raymond Moore (quarterfinals)
Ricardo Ycaza (semifinals)