| 1981 Bordeaux Open | |
|---|---|
| Date | 21–26 September |
| Edition | 3rd |
| Category | Grand Prix |
| Draw | 32S / 16D |
| Prize money | $75,000 |
| Surface | Clay / outdoor |
| Location | Bordeaux, France |
| Venue | Villa Primrose |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Andrés Gómez[1] | |
| Doubles | |
Andrés Gómez /  Belus Prajoux[2] | |
The 1981 Bordeaux Open also known as the "Grand Prix Passing Shot" was a tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courtss at Villa Primrose in Bordeaux in France that was part of the 1981 Volvo Grand Prix. The tournament was held from 21 September through 26 September 1981. Second-seeded Andrés Gómez won the singles title.
