| LTP Men's Open | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Canceled after first round due to Hurricane Ian | ||
| Year | Champions | Runners-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |  Luke Johnson  Skander Mansouri |  Nicholas Bybel Oliver Crawford | 6–4, 6–4 |
| 2022 | Canceled after first round due to Hurricane Ian | ||
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