1981 Swedish Open – Singles

Balázs Taróczy was the defending champion, but chose to compete at Hilversum in the same week.

Thierry Tulasne won the title by defeating Anders Järryd 6–2, 6–3 in the final.

Seeds
• # 🇦🇺 Peter McNamara (quarterfinals)

• # 🇦🇺 Paul McNamee (quarterfinals, retired)

• # 🇦🇺 Mark Edmondson (quarterfinals)

• # 🇦🇺 John Fitzgerald (quarterfinals)

• # 🇸🇪 Per Hjertquist (second round)

• # 🇫🇷 Thierry Tulasne (champion)

• # 🇸🇪 Jan Norbäck (first round)

• # 🇦🇺 Paul Kronk (second round)