1981 Avon Championships – Singles

Singles
1981 Avon Championships
Champion Martina Navratilova
Runner-up Andrea Jaeger
Score6–3, 7–6(7–3)
Draw8 (RR + elimination)

Martina Navratilova defeated Andrea Jaeger in the final, 6–3, 7–6(7–3) to win the singles tennis title at the 1981 Avon Championships. It was her third Tour Finals title, fifth singles title of the season, and 50th career singles title.

Tracy Austin was the defending champion, but did not qualify this year.