1984 United Virginia Bank Classic

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1984 United Virginia Bank Classic
DateJanuary 30 – February 5
Edition19th
Category WCT
Draw16S / 8D
Prize money$100,000
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 John McEnroe / Flag of the United States.svg Patrick McEnroe [2]
  1983  · Richmond WCT

The 1984 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 in the United States. The event was part of 1984 World Championship Tennis circuit. It was the 19th and final edition of the tournament and was held from January 30 through February 5, 1984. First-seeded John McEnroe won the singles title and the $30,000 first-prize money. [3] [4]

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe defeated Flag of the United States.svg Steve Denton 6–3, 7–6(9–7)

Doubles

Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe / Flag of the United States.svg Patrick McEnroe defeated Flag of the United States.svg Steve Denton / Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Kevin Curren 7–6, 6–2

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References

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  2. "1984 Richmond – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. John Barrett, ed. (1985). The International Tennis Federation : World of Tennis 1985. London: Willow Books. pp. 189–191. ISBN   0002181703.
  4. "McEnroe wins in Richmond" . Daily Press. February 6, 1984. p. 19 via Newspapers.com.