1980 United Virginia Bank Classic

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1980 United Virginia Bank Classic
DateJanuary 28 – February 3
Edition15th
Category Grand Prix (WCT)
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$175,000
Surface Carpet / indoor
Location Richmond, Virginia, United States
Venue Richmond Coliseum
Champions
Singles
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe [1]
Doubles
Flag of the United States.svg Fritz Buehning / Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Johan Kriek [2]
  1979  · Richmond WCT ·  1981  

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]

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe defeated Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner 6–1, 6–2

Doubles

Flag of the United States.svg Fritz Buehning / Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Johan Kriek defeated Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried / Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Frew McMillan 3–6, 6–3, 7–6(7–3)

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