The 2017 Canberra Challenger is a professional

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. It takes place in

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, Australia, between 9 and 14 January 2017.

Singles main-draw entrants

Seeds

* ¹ Rankings are as of January 2, 2017.

Other entrants

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

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The following players received entry from the qualifying draw: *

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* Nathan Pasha *

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The following player received entry as a lucky loser: *

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Champions

Men's singles

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3–6, 6–4, 6–3.

Men's doubles

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6–3, 6–4.

External links

Official Website

ATP Challenger Tour official site
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