Wind Energy Holding Bangkok Open | |
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2016 Wind Energy Holding Bangkok Open | |
ATP Challenger Tour | |
Event name | Wind Energy Holding Bangkok Open |
Location | Bangkok, Thailand |
Category | ATP Challenger Tour |
Surface | Hard |
Draw | 32S/32Q/16D |
Prize money | $50,000 |
The Wind Energy Holding Bangkok Open is a professional tennis tournament played on hard courts. It is currently part of the ATP Challenger Tour. It is held annually in Bangkok, Thailand, since 2016.[ citation needed ]
Year | Champion | Runner-up | Score |
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2016 | Blaž Kavčič | Go Soeda | 6–0, 1–0 ret. |
Year | Champions | Runners-up | Score |
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2016 | Wishaya Trongcharoenchaikul Kittipong Wachiramanowong | Sanchai Ratiwatana Sonchat Ratiwatana | 7–6(11–9), 6–3 |
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