1981 South Australian Open Explained

The 1981 South Australian Open was a men's Association of Tennis Professionals tennis tournament held on outdoor grass courts at Memorial Drive in Adelaide, Australia that was part of the 1981 Volvo Grand Prix circuit. It was the 79th edition of the tournament and was held from 5 January until 11 January 1981. Fifth-seeded Mark Edmondson won the singles title.^[1]

Finals

Singles

See main article: 1981 South Australian Open – Singles. Mark Edmondson defeated Brad Drewett 7–5, 6–2

• It was Edmondson's 1st title of the year and the 14th of his career.

Doubles

See main article: 1981 South Australian Open – Doubles. Colin Dibley / John James defeated Craig Edwards / Eddie Edwards 6–3, 6–4

• It was Dibley's only title of the year and the 21st of his career. It was James's only title of the year and the 2nd of his career.

External links

• ATP tournament profile
• ITF tournament edition details

Notes and References

1. Book: Slazengers World of Tennis 1982 : The Official Yearbook of the International Tennis Federation. 1982. Queen Anne Press. London. 9780356085968. 118. 14th. John Barrett. John Barrett (tennis).