1981 Benson &amp; Hedges Championships1981 Benson &amp; Hedges Championships 1981 Benson & Hedges Championships 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 Doubles. Ferdi Taygan / Sherwood Stewart defeated John McEnroe / Peter Fleming 7–5, 6–7, 6–4 1981 Benson & Hedges Championships The 1981 Benson & Hedges Championships was a men's