| Santos Brasil Tennis Cup | |
|---|---|
 2024 Santos Brasil Tennis Cup | |
| ATP Challenger Tour | |
| Event name | Santos Brasil Tennis Cup |
| Location | Santos, Brazil |
| Category | ATP Challenger Tour |
| Surface | Clay |
The Santos Brasil Tennis Cup is a professional tennis tournament played on clay courts. It is currently part of the ATP Challenger Tour. It was first held in Santos, Brazil in 2024. [1]
| Year | Champion | Runner-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |  Alejo Lorenzo Lingua Lavallén |  Hady Habib | 4–6, 6–4, 6–3 |
| Year | Champions | Runners-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |  Roy Stepanov  Andrés Urrea | Hady Habib  Trey Hilderbrand | Walkover |
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