1976 United Virginia Bank Classic

The 1976 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 1976 World Championship Tennis circuit. It was the 11th edition of the tournament and was held from February 4 through February 8, 1976. First-seeded Arthur Ashe won the singles title and earned $17,000 first-prize money as well as 125 ranking points.[3][4]

1976 United Virginia Bank Classic
DateFebruary 4–8
Edition11th
CategoryWorld Championship Tennis (WCT)
Draw16S / 8D
Prize money$60,000
SurfaceCarpet / indoor
LocationRichmond, Virginia, U.S.
VenueRichmond Coliseum
Champions
Singles
United States Arthur Ashe[1]
Doubles
United States Brian Gottfried / Mexico Raúl Ramírez[2]
← 1975 · Richmond WCT · 1977 →

Finals edit

Singles edit

  Arthur Ashe defeated   Brian Gottfried 6–2, 6–4

Doubles edit

  Brian Gottfried /   Raúl Ramírez defeated   Arthur Ashe /   Tom Okker 6–4, 7–5

References edit

  1. ^ "1976 Richmond – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. ^ "1976 Richmond – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. ^ Tom Foster (February 9, 1976). "Ashe wins Richmond tennis, full-court game turns trick". Daily Press. p. 7 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ John Barrett, ed. (1977). World of Tennis 1977 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Janes. p. 144. ISBN 9780354090117.

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