1981 South American Championships (tennis)

1981 South American Championships
Date	16–22 November
Edition	15th
Category	Grand Prix circuit (Super Series)
Draw	32S / 16D
Prize money	$175,000
Surface	Clay / outdoor
Location	Buenos Aires, Argentina
Champions
Singles
Ivan Lendl[1]
Doubles
Marcos Hocevar / João Soares[2]

The 1981 South American Championships was a men's tennis tournament held in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It was the 15th edition of the tournament and was played on outdoor clay courts. The tournament was part of the 1981 Volvo Grand Prix and started was held from 16 November until 22 November 1981. First-seeded Ivan Lendl won the singles title.

Finals

Singles

Main article: 1981 South American Championships – Singles

Ivan Lendl defeated Guillermo Vilas 6–1, 6–2

• It was Lendl's 9th title of the year and the 18th of his career.

Doubles

Main article: 1981 South American Championships – Doubles

Marcos Hocevar / João Soares defeated Álvaro Fillol / Jaime Fillol 7–6, 6–7, 6–4

• It was Hocevar's only title of the year and the 1st of his career. It was Soares' only title of the year and the 1st of his career.

References

1. "1981 Buenos Aires – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
2. "1981 Buenos Aires – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).

External links

• ITF tournament edition details