1981 US Open (tennis)

The 1981 US Open was a tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts at the USTA National Tennis Center in New York City, United States. It was the 101st edition of the US Open and was held from September 1 to September 13, 1981.

Men's singles
🇺🇸 John McEnroe defeated 🇸🇪 Björn Borg 4–6, 6–2, 6–4, 6–3
 * It was McEnroe's 4th career Grand Slam title and his 3rd US Open title.

Women's singles
🇺🇸 Tracy Austin defeated 🇺🇸 Martina Navratilova 1–6, 7–6(7–4), 7–6(7–1)
 * It was Austin's 2nd and last career Grand Slam title and her 2nd US Open title.

Men's doubles
🇺🇸 Peter Fleming / 🇺🇸 John McEnroe defeated  Heinz Günthardt / 🇦🇺 Peter McNamara by walkover
 * It was Fleming's 4th career Grand Slam title and his 2nd US Open title. It was McEnroe's 9th career Grand Slam title and his 4th US Open title.

Women's doubles
🇺🇸 Kathy Jordan / 🇺🇸 Anne Smith defeated 🇺🇸 Rosemary Casals / 🇦🇺 Wendy Turnbull 6–3, 6–3
 * It was Jordan's 3rd career Grand Slam title and her only US Open title. It was Smith's 4th career Grand Slam title and her 1st US Open title.

Mixed doubles
🇺🇸 Anne Smith / Kevin Curren defeated 🇺🇸 JoAnne Russell / 🇺🇸 Steve Denton 6–4, 7–6(7–4)
 * It was Smith's 5th career Grand Slam title and her 2nd US Open title. It was Curren's 1st career Grand Slam title and his 1st US Open title.

Boys' singles
🇸🇪 Thomas Högstedt defeated Hans Schwaier 7–5, 6–3

Girls' singles
🇺🇸 Zina Garrison defeated 🇺🇸 Kate Gompert 6–0, 6–3