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 | |
|---|---|
| Date | January 28 – February 3 |
| Edition | 15th |
| Category | Grand Prix (WCT) |
| Draw | 32S / 16D |
| Prize money | $175,000 |
| Surface | Carpet / indoor |
| Location | Richmond, Virginia, United States |
| Venue | Richmond Coliseum |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 John McEnroe[1] | |
| Doubles | |
Fritz Buehning /  Johan Kriek[2] | |
Finals edit
Singles edit
John McEnroe defeated Roscoe Tanner 6–1, 6–2
- It was McEnroe's 1st singles title of the year and the 16th of his career.
Doubles edit
Fritz Buehning / Johan Kriek defeated Brian Gottfried / Frew McMillan 3–6, 6–3, 7–6(7–3)
References edit
- ^ "1980 Richmond – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "1980 Richmond – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ Tom Foster (February 4, 1980). "Error-hit Tanner falls to McEnroe". Daily Press. p. 10 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ 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.