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Istanbul Challenger TED Open | |
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2024 Istanbul Challenger | |
ATP Challenger Tour | |
Event name | Istanbul |
Location | Istanbul, Turkey |
Venue | TED Tenis Eskrim Dağcılık Spor Kulübü |
Category | ATP Challenger Tour |
Surface | Hard |
Draw | 32S/17Q/16D |
Prize money | $75,000 |
Website | Website |
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