Sioux Falls Challenger | |
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Location | Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States |
Category | ATP Challenger Tour |
Surface | Hard (indoor) |
Prize money | $82,000 |
The Sioux Falls Challenger, also known as the MarketBeat Open for sponsorship reasons, is a professional tennis tournament played on indoor hard courts. It is currently part of the ATP Challenger Tour. It was first held in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States in 2024. [1]
Year | Champion | Runner-up | Score |
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2024 | ![]() | ![]() | 6–1, 7–5 |
Year | Champions | Runners-up | Score |
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2024 | ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 7–5, 6–3 |
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