| Ludwigshafen Challenger | |
|---|---|
 2019 Ludwigshafen Challenger | |
| ATP Challenger Tour | |
| Event name | Ludwigshafen Challenger |
| Location | Ludwigshafen, Germany |
| Venue | BASF Tennisclub |
| Category | ATP Challenger Tour |
| Surface | Clay |
| Draw | 56S / 4Q / 16D |
| Prize money | €46,600 |
The Ludwigshafen Challenger is a professional tennis tournament played on clay courts. It is currently part of the ATP Challenger Tour. It is held annually in Ludwigshafen, Germany since 2019. [1] [2]
| Year | Champion | Runner-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 |  Yannick Hanfmann |  Filip Horanský | 6–3, 6–1 |
| Year | Champions | Runner-ups | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 |  Nathaniel Lammons  Fernando Romboli |  João Domingues Pedro Sousa | 7–6(7–4), 6–1 |
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