Kachreti Challenger | |
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2024 Kachreti Challenger | |
ATP Challenger Tour | |
Location | Kachreti, Georgia |
Category | ATP Challenger Tour |
Surface | Hard |
The Kachreti Challenger is a professional tennis tournament played on hard courts. It is currently part of the ATP Challenger Tour. It was first held in Kachreti, Georgia in 2024. [1]
Year | Champion | Runner-up | Score |
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2024 |
Year | Champions | Runners-up | Score |
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2024 |
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