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The Hague Open ATP Challenger tour | |
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2018 The Hague Open | |
ATP Challenger Tour | |
Event name | Scheveningen |
Location | Scheveningen, Netherlands |
Venue | Mets Tennisbanen Berkenbosch |
Category | ATP Challenger Tour, Tretorn SERIE+ |
Surface | Clay (red) |
Draw | 32S/27Q/16D |
Prize money | €64,000+H |
Website | Website |
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