Open Sud de France | |
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Tournament information | |
Founded | 1987 |
Location | Montpellier France |
Venue | Palais des Sports de Gerland (1987-2009) Arena Montpellier (2010-current) |
Category | ATP World Series (1990–1997) ATP International Series (1998–2008) ATP Tour 250 (2009–current) |
Surface | Hard (Indoor) |
Draw | 28S / 16Q / 16D |
Prize money | €579,320 (2024) |
Website | OpenSuddeFrance.com |
Current champions (2024) | |
Singles | Alexander Bublik |
Doubles | Sadio Doumbia Fabien Reboul |
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