1981 Volvo Masters

1981 Volvo Masters
DateJanuary 13–17, 1982
Edition12th
CategoryMasters
Draw8S / 4D
Prize money$400,000
SurfaceCarpet / indoor
LocationNew York City, US
VenueMadison Square Garden
Champions
Singles
Czechoslovakia Ivan Lendl[1]
Doubles
United States Peter Fleming / United States John McEnroe[2]
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The 1981 Masters (also known as the 1981 Volvo Masters for sponsorship reasons)[3] was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts in Madison Square Garden, New York City, United States from January 13 through January 17, 1982. It was the year-end championship of the 1981 Volvo Grand Prix tour. Ivan Lendl won the singles title.

Finals

Singles

Czechoslovakia Ivan Lendl defeated United States Vitas Gerulaitis, 6–7(5–7), 2–6, 7–6(8–6), 6–2, 6–4.

Doubles

United States Peter Fleming and United States John McEnroe defeated South Africa Kevin Curren and United States Steve Denton 6–3, 6–3.

References

  1. ^ "1981 Masters – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. ^ "1981 Masters – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. ^ Collins, Bud (October 2010). "Year-End Championships". The Bud Collins History of Tennis: An Authoritative Encyclopedia and Record Book. New York: New Chapter Press. p. 746. ISBN 978-0-942257-70-0.