LTP Men's Open | |
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ATP Challenger Tour | |
Event name | LTP Men's Open |
Location | Charleston, United States |
Category | ATP Challenger Tour |
Surface | Hard |
The LTP Men's Open is a professional tennis tournament played on hard courts. It is currently part of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Challenger Tour. It has been held in Charleston, United States since 2022. [1]
Year | Champion | Runner-up | Score |
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2022 | Canceled after first round due to Hurricane Ian |
Year | Champions | Runners-up | Score |
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2023 | ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 6–4, 6–4 |
2022 | Canceled after first round due to Hurricane Ian |
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