1981 Borden Classic


The 1981 Borden Classic was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hardcourts in Kyoto, Japan. The event was part of the Category 1 of the 1981 Toyota Series. It was the third edition of the tournament and was held from 12 October through 18 October 1981. Third -seeded Kathy Rinaldi won the singles title.

Finals

Singles

Kathy Rinaldi defeated Julie Harrington 6–1, 7–5
  • It was Rinaldi's only singles title of the year and the 1st of her career.

Doubles

Marianne van der Torre / Nanette Schutte defeated Elizabeth Smylie / Kim Steinmetz 6–2, 6–4
  • It was Van der Torre's only doubles title of her career. It was Schutte's only doubles title of her career.