1981 Australian Open – Women's singles

Martina Navratilova defeated Chris Evert in the final, 6–7(4–7), 6–4, 7–5 to win the women's singles tennis title at the 1981 Australian Open. It was her first Australian Open singles title and third major singles title overall. Evert was attempting to complete the career Grand Slam (she would achieve the feat the following year). Hana Mandlíková was the defending champion, but was defeated in the quarterfinals by Evert. == Seeds == The seeded players are listed below. Martina Navratilova is the champion; others show the round in which they were eliminated. == Qualifying == == Draw == === Key === Q = Qualifier WC = Wild card LL = Lucky loser r = Retired === Finals === === Earlier rounds === ==== Section 1 ==== ==== Section 2 ==== ==== Section 3 ==== ==== Section 4 ==== == See also == Evert–Navratilova rivalry == External links == 1981 Australian Open – Women's draws and results at the International Tennis Federation