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| Adriatic Challenger | |
|---|---|
| ATP Challenger Tour | |
| Event name | Adriatic Challenger |
| Location | Fano, Italy |
| Venue | Circolo Tennis Fano |
| Category | ATP Challenger Tour |
| Surface | Clay |
| Draw | 32S/32Q/16D |
| Prize money | €42,500 |
The Adriatic Challenger was a professional tennis tournament played on clay courts. It was part of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Challenger Tour. It was held in Fano, Italy in 2016.
| Year | Champion | Runner-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 |  João Souza [1] |  Nicolás Kicker | 6–4, 6–7(12–14), 6–2 |
| Year | Champions | Runners-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 |  Riccardo Ghedin Alessandro Motti |  Lucas Miedler  Mark Vervoort | 6–4, 6–4 |
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