| Messina Challenger | |
| Type: | ATP Challenger |
| Event Name: | Messina Challanger |
| Sponsor: | Hamilton Sportwear |
| Founded: | 1980 |
| Abolished: | 1991 |
| Editions: | 12 |
| Location: | Messina, Italy |
| Category: | ATP Challenger Tour |
| Surface: | Clay |
| Draw: | 32S |
| Prize Money: | $100,000 (in 1991) |
The International Tennis Tournament of Messina (also known as Torneo Hamilton) was a tennis tournament held annually in Messina, Italy. Held for 12 editions in 1980s, the tournament was played on outdoor clay courts and was a part of the ATP Challenger Tour schedule from 1980 to 1991.[1]
The tournament of Messina was part of ATP Challenger Tour circuit in 1980s.
Many important players have played in Messina, as Víctor Pecci or Guillermo Pérez Roldán, that when won in Messina was number 15 in ATP world Rankings.[2]
| Ed. | Date | Prize money | Winner | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | 24 September 1980 | $25,000 | |||
| II | 7 September 1981 | $25,000 | |||
| III | 6 September 1982 | $50,000 | |||
| IV | 5 September 1983 | $50,000 | |||
| V | 3 September 1984 | $50,000 | |||
| VI | 2 September 1985 | $50,000 | |||
| VII | 1 September 1986 | $50,000 | |||
| VIII | 5 October 1987 | $50,000 | |||
| IX | 12 September 1988 | $50,000 | |||
| X | 18 September 1989 | $50,000 | |||
| XI | 17 September 1990 | $100,000 | |||
| XII | 16 September 1991 | $100,000 |