The 2012 PTT Thailand Open was a men's

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tournament played on indoor

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s. It was the 10th edition of the Thailand Open, and part of the

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. It took place at the

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, Thailand, from 22 September through 30 September 2012.

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won the singles title.

Singles main-draw entrants

Seeds

* Seeds are based on the rankings of September 17, 2012

Other entrants

The following players received

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s into the singles main draw: *

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The following players received entry from the qualifying draw: * Kevin Anderson *

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Withdrawals

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Retirements

(right ankle injury)

Doubles main-draw entrants

Seeds

* Rankings are as of September 17, 2012

Other entrants

The following pairs received wildcards into the doubles main draw: *

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Finals

Singles

defeated

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, 6–2, 6–1

Doubles

defeated

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/ Paul Hanley, 6–3, 6–4

References

External links

Official website
ATP World Tour Thailand Open Tennis, ATP World Tour, PTT Thailand Open Tennis, ATP World Tour, PTT Thailand Open