The 1981 Women's World Open was a women's

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tournament that took place in May 1981 at Thorness Bay, organised by the Women's Billiards Association and sponsored by

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. It is recognised as the 1981 edition of the

World Women's Snooker Championship The World Women's Snooker Championship (known as the Women's World Open from 1976 Women's World Open (snooker), 1976 to 1981 Women's World Open (snooker), 1981 and the World Ladies Snooker Championship from 1983 Women's World Snooker Championsh ...

first held in

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. Vera Selby defeated Mandy Fisher 3–0 in the final to win the title, receiving £2,000 prize money as champion. Defending champion Lesley McIlrath was beaten 2–3 in the quarter-finals by Sue Foster. Selby, the 1976 champion did not lose a during the tournament. In reaching the final she beat Mandy Walton 2–0, then recorded 3–0 wins over Grace Cayley, Maryann McConnell and Foster. Fisher had wins over Ann Johnson and Fran Lovis on her route to the final and received £1,000 as runner-up.

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wrote of the tournament "Mrs Selby's cool temperament, sure grasp of tactics and safety play overcame technically more gifted players."

Main Draw

References

{{World Women's Snooker Championship 1981 in English sport 1981 in snooker 1981 in women's sport May 1981 sports events in the United Kingdom International sports competitions hosted by England World Women's Snooker Championship