| Singles | |
|---|---|
| 1981 World Championship Tennis Finals | |
| Champion |
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| Runner-up |
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| Final score | 6–1, 6–2, 6–4 |
Jimmy Connors was the defending champion but did not compete that year.
John McEnroe won in the final 6–1, 6–2, 6–4 against Johan Kriek.
A champion seed is indicated in bold text while text in italics indicates the round in which that seed was eliminated.