| Curitiba Challenger | |
|---|---|
| ATP Challenger Tour | |
| Event name | Curitiba Challenger |
| Location | Curitiba, Brazil |
| Venue | Graciosa Country Club |
| Category | ATP Challenger Tour |
| Surface | Clay |
| Draw | 32S/32Q/16D |
| Prize money | $50,000 + H |
| Website | http://www.graciosa.com.br/ |
The Curitiba Challenger is a professional tennis tournament played on clay courts. It is currently part of the ATP Challenger Tour. It is held annually in Curitiba, Brazil, since 2016.
| Year | Champion | Runner-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |  Hugo Dellien |  Oliver Crawford | 7–6(8–6), 4–6, 7–6(7–1) |
| 2017–22 | Not held | ||
| 2016 |  Agustín Velotti |  André Ghem | 6–0, 6–4 |
| Year | Champions | Runners-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Guido Andreozzi  Ignacio Carou |  Diego Hidalgo  Cristian Rodríguez | 6–4, 6–4 |
| 2017–22 | Not held | ||
| 2016 |  Rubén Ramírez Hidalgo Pere Riba | André Ghem Fabrício Neis | 6–7(3–7), 6–4, [10–7] |
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