RBC Tennis Championships of Dallas | |
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2020 RBC Tennis Championships of Dallas | |
ATP Challenger Tour | |
Event name | RBC Tennis Championships of Dallas |
Location | Dallas, United States |
Venue | T Bar M Racquet Club |
Category | ATP Challenger Tour |
Surface | Hard (indoor) |
Draw | 48S/4Q/16D |
Prize money | $135,400 |
Website | Website |
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