The 1981 Benson & Hedges Championships was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Wembley Arena in London, England that was part of the 1981 Volvo Grand Prix. It was the sixth edition of the tournament and was held from 9 November until 14 November 1981. Second-seeded Jimmy Connors won the singles title. Finals Singles Jimmy Connors defeated John McEnroe 3–6, 2–6, 6–3, 6–4, 6–2 It was Connors' 4th singles title of the year and the 89th of his career. Doubles Ferdi Taygan / Sherwood Stewart defeated John McEnroe / Peter Fleming 7–5, 6–7, 6–4 See also Connors–McEnroe rivalry References External links ITF tournament edition details Benson and Hedges Championships Wembley Championships Benson and Hedges Championships Benson and Hedges Championships Benson and Hedges Championships Tennis in London