| Dobrich Challenger | |
|---|---|
 2024 Dobrich Challenger | |
| ATP Challenger Tour | |
| Location | Dobrich, Bulgaria |
| Category | ATP Challenger Tour |
| Surface | Clay |
The Dobrich Challenger is a professional tennis tournament played on clay courts. It is currently part of the ATP Challenger Tour. It was first held in Dobrich, Bulgaria in 2024. [1]
| Year | Champion | Runner-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |  Juan Bautista Torres |  Ivan Gakhov | 5–7, 6–0, 7–5 |
| Year | Champions | Runners-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 (1) |  Alexander Merino  Christoph Negritu |  Victor Vlad Cornea  Ergi Kırkın | 6–4, 6–2 |
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