Banja Luka Challenger | |
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ATP Challenger Tour | |
Editions | 21 |
Location | Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina |
Venue | Tenis Klub Mladost, National tennis complex |
Category | ATP Challenger Tour |
Surface | Clay / Outdoors |
Draw | 32S/32Q/16D |
Prize money | €118,000 |
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