1981 Daihatsu Challenge

The 1981 Daihatsu Challenge was a women's singles tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Brighton Centre in Brighton in England. The event was part of the Category 4 tier of the 1981 Toyota Series. It was the fourth edition of the tournament and was held from 19 October through 25 October 1981. Seventh-seeded Sue Barker won the singles title and earned $22,000 first-prize money.

Singles
🇬🇧 Sue Barker defeated Mima Jaušovec 4–6, 6–1, 6–1
 * It was Barker's 1st singles title of the year and the 12th, and last, of her career.

Doubles
🇺🇸 Barbara Potter / 🇺🇸 Anne Smith defeated Mima Jaušovec / 🇺🇸 Pam Shriver 6–7, 6–3, 6–4