title: 1976 United Virginia Bank Classic
text: # 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.
  
  ## Finals
  
  ### Singles
  
  Arthur Ashe defeated Brian Gottfried 6–2, 6–4
  
  ### Doubles
  
  Brian Gottfried / Raúl Ramírez defeated Arthur Ashe / Tom Okker 6–4, 7–5
  
  