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1981 Monterrey WCT
DateJanuary 19–25
Edition3rd
CategoryGrand Prix (WCT)
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$175,000
SurfaceCarpet / indoor
LocationMonterrey, Mexico
Champions
Singles
South Africa Johan Kriek [1]
Doubles
South Africa Kevin Curren / United States Steve Denton [2]
← 1977 · Monterrey WCT · 1982 →

The 1981 Monterrey WCT was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts in Monterrey, Mexico. The event was part of the WCT Tour which was incorporated into the 1981 Volvo Grand Prix circuit. It was the third edition of the tournament and was held from January 19 through January 25, 1981. Fourth-seeded Johan Kriek won the singles title.[3]

Finals

Singles

South Africa Johan Kriek defeated United States Vitas Gerulaitis 7–6, 3–6, 7–6

  • It was Kriek's 1st singles title of the year and the 2nd of his career.

Doubles

South Africa Kevin Curren / United States Steve Denton defeated South Africa Johan Kriek / New Zealand Russell Simpson 7–6, 6–3

References

  1. ^ "1981 Monterrey WCT – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. ^ "1981 Monterrey WCT – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. ^ "ITF – Monterrey tournament details". International Tennis Federation.