1980 United Virginia Bank Classic

The 1980 United Virginia Bank Classic, also known as the Richmond WCT, was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Richmond Coliseum in Richmond, Virginia, United States. The event was part of World Championship Tennis category of the 1980 Volvo Grand Prix circuit. It was the 15th edition of the tournament and was held from January 28 through February 3, 1980. First-seeded John McEnroe won the singles title and the $30,200 first-prize money.[3][4]

1980 United Virginia Bank Classic
DateJanuary 28 – February 3
Edition15th
CategoryGrand Prix (WCT)
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$175,000
SurfaceCarpet / indoor
LocationRichmond, Virginia, United States
VenueRichmond Coliseum
Champions
Singles
United States John McEnroe[1]
Doubles
United States Fritz Buehning / South Africa Johan Kriek[2]

Finals

Singles

United States John McEnroe defeated United States Roscoe Tanner 6–1, 6–2

  • It was McEnroe's 1st singles title of the year and the 16th of his career.

Doubles

United States Fritz Buehning / South Africa Johan Kriek defeated United States Brian Gottfried / South Africa Frew McMillan 3–6, 6–3, 7–6(7–3)

References
  1. "1980 Richmond – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. "1980 Richmond – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. Tom Foster (February 4, 1980). "Error-hit Tanner falls to McEnroe". Daily Press. p. 10 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. John Barrett, ed. (1981). Slazengers World of Tennis 1981 : The Official Yearbook of the International Tennis Federation. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 176. ISBN 9780362020342.
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