The 2013 Melbourne Challenger was a professional

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tournament played on outdoor hardcourt. It was the first edition of the tournament which was part of the

2013 ATP Challenger Tour The ATP Challenger Tour is the secondary professional tennis circuit organized by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP). The 2013 ATP Challenger Tour calendar comprised 149 tournaments, with prize money ranging from $35,000 up to $220,00 ...

. It took place in

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between 21 and 27 October 2013.

Singles main draw entrants

Seeds

* Rankings are as of October 14, 2013.

Other entrants

The following players received wildcards into the singles main draw: *

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* Jordan Thompson * Andrew Whittington The following players received entry from the qualifying draw: *

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* James Lemke

Champions

Singles

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def.

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6–3, 5–7, 6–3

Doubles

/ Benjamin Mitchell def.

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/ Andrew Whittington 6–3, 6–2

References

External links

Official WebsiteATP official site
{{ATP Challenger Tour Melbourne Challenger Melbourne Challenger 2013 in Australian tennis