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.
In a thrilling contest, Martina Navratilova outperformed Chris Evert in the tournament finale, winning 6–7(4–7), 6–4, 7–5 and securing the women's singles title at the 1981 Australian Open.