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| Batman Cup | |
|---|---|
| ATP Challenger Tour | |
| Location | Batman, Turkey |
| Venue | TPAO Batman Bölge Müdürlüğü |
| Category | ATP Challenger Tour |
| Surface | Hard |
| Draw | 32S/16Q/16D |
| Prize money | €42,500 |
The Batman Cup is a professional tennis tournament [1] played on hard courts. From 2015, it is part of the ATP Challenger Tour. The tournament is currently held in Batman, Turkey.
| Year | Champion | Runner-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 |  Dudi Sela |  Blaž Kavčič | 6–7(5–7), 6–3, 6–3 |
| Year | Champions | Runners-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 |  Aslan Karatsev  Yaraslav Shyla |  Mate Pavić  Michael Venus | 7–6(7–4), 4–6, [10–5] |
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