title: 1979 Richmond WCT
text: # 1979 Richmond WCT
  
  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.
  
  ## Finals
  
  ### Singles
  
  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
  
  Brian Gottfried / John McEnroe defeated Ion Țiriac / Guillermo Vilas 6–4, 6–3
  
  