Valle d'Aosta Open | |
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ATP Challenger Tour | |
Location | Courmayeur, Italy |
Category | ATP Challenger Tour |
Surface | Hard (indoor) |
Draw | 32S/32Q/16D |
Prize money | €30,000+H |
Website | Official website |
The Valle d'Aosta Open was a tennis tournament held in Courmayeur, Italy in 2011.
Year | Champion | Runner-up | Score |
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2011 | ![]() | ![]() | 7–6(7–4), 6–4 |
Year | Champions | Runners-up | Score |
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2011 | ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 6–3, 6–4 |
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