| Cranbrook Tennis Classic | |
|---|---|
 2023 Cranbrook Tennis Classic | |
| ATP Challenger Tour | |
| Event name | Cranbrook Tennis Classic |
| Location | Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, United States |
| Category | ATP Challenger Tour |
| Surface | Hard |
The Cranbrook Tennis Classic is a professional tennis tournament played on hard courts. It is currently part of the ATP Challenger Tour. It was first held in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, United States in 2023. [1]
| Year | Champion | Runner-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |  Steve Johnson |  Mikhail Kukushkin | 6–4, 6–7(7–9), 7–6(7–4) |
| Year | Champions | Runners-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |  Tristan Schoolkate Adam Walton | Blake Ellis Calum Puttergill | 7–5, 6–3 |
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