1981 Avon Championships – Doubles

Billie Jean King and Martina Navratilova were the defending champions, but King did not qualify for this year. Navratilova partnered with Pam Shriver and successfully defended her title, defeating Barbara Potter and Sharon Walsh 6–0, 7–6 in the final.

Doubles
1981 Avon Championships
Champions Martina Navratilova
Pam Shriver
Runners-up Barbara Potter
Sharon Walsh
Final score6–0, 7–6

It was the 2nd Tour Championships title and 57th overall title for Navratilova, and the 1st Tour Championships title and 11th overall title for Shriver, in their respective doubles titles. It was also the 3rd title for the pair during the season, after their wins in Chicago and Dallas.

Draw

Key

Semifinals Final
          
Martina Navratilova
Pam Shriver
6 6
Sue Barker
Ann Kiyomura
1 4
Martina Navratilova
Pam Shriver
6 7
Barbara Potter
Sharon Walsh
0 6
Barbara Potter
Sharon Walsh
7 4 6
Rosemary Casals
Wendy Turnbull
6 6 3

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