See main article: 1981 Tel Aviv Open.
Per Hjertquist and Steve Krulevitz were the defending champions, but did not participate together this year. Hjertquist partnered Peter Feigl, losing in the semifinals. Krulevitz partnered John Feaver, losing in the final.
Steve Meister and Van Winitsky won the title, defeating Feaver and Krulevitz 3–6, 6–3, 6–3 in the final.
Dick Stockton (first round)
John Feaver / 
Steve Krulevitz (final)
Peter Feigl / 
Per Hjertquist (semifinals) Steve Meister / Van Winitsky (champions)