1961 U.S. National Championships – Women's singles
| Women's singles | |
|---|---|
| 1961 U.S. National Championships | |
| Champion | Darlene Hard |
| Runner-up | Ann Haydon-Jones |
| Score | 6–3, 6–4 |
| Seeds | 8 |
First-seeded and defending champion Darlene Hard defeated sixth-seeded Ann Haydon 6–3, 6–4 in the final to win the women's singles tennis title at the 1961 U.S. National Championships.