1978 Richmond WCT

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.

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