The 1979 Richmond WCT, also known by its sponsored name United Virginia Bank Classic, was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts in Richmond, Virginia in the United States. The event was part WCT Tour which was incorporated into the 1979 Colgate-Palmolive Grand Prix circuit. It was the 14th edition of the tournament and was held from January 29 through February 4, 1979. First-seeded Björn Borg won the singles title.[3]

1979 Richmond WCT
DateJanuary 29 – February 4
Edition14th
CategoryGrand Prix (WCT)
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$175,000
SurfaceCarpet / indoor
LocationRichmond, Virginia, US
Champions
Singles
Sweden Björn Borg[1]
Doubles
United States Brian Gottfried / United States John McEnroe[2]
← 1978 · Richmond WCT · 1980 →

Finals

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Singles

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  Björn Borg defeated   Guillermo Vilas 6–3, 6–1

  • It was Borg's 1st singles title of the year and the 40th of his career.

Doubles

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  Brian Gottfried /   John McEnroe defeated   Ion Țiriac /   Guillermo Vilas 6–4, 6–3

References

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  1. ^ "1979 Richmond – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. ^ "1979 Richmond – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. ^ John Barrett, ed. (1980). World of Tennis 1980 : a BP yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 181. ISBN 9780362020120. OCLC 237184610.
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