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1981 Volvo Masters

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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]
← 1980 · ATP Finals · 1982 →

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

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Singles

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

Doubles

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

References

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  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.
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