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. It took place in Rome, Italy between 7 and 12 May 2018.

Singles main-draw entrants

Seeds

* ¹ Rankings as of 30 April 2018.

Other entrants

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

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The following player received entry into the singles main draw as a special exempt: *

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The following player received entry into the singles main draw as an alternate: *

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The following players received entry from the qualifying draw: *

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The following players received entry as lucky losers: * Patricio Heras *

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* Alberto Romero de Ávila Senise

Champions

Singles

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7–6^(7–1), 6–7^(9–11), 6–4.

Doubles

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6–3, 2–6, 0–4

References

2018 ATP Challenger Tour

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