The 1978 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, United States. The event was part WCT Tour which was incorporated into the 1978 Colgate-Palmolive Grand Prix circuit. It was the 13th edition of the tournament and was held from January 30 through February 5, 1978. Second-seeded Vitas Gerulaitis won the singles title.
Finals
Singles Vitas Gerulaitis defeated John Newcombe 6–3, 6–4 It was Gerulaitis' 1st singles title of the year and the 9th of his career.
Doubles Bob Hewitt / Frew McMillan defeated Vitas Gerulaitis / Sandy Mayer 6–3, 7–5
References
External links World Tennis tournament edition details