The 2005 Stella Artois Championships was a men's

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tournament played on

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s at the

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in the United Kingdom and was part of the International Series of the

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. It was the 103rd edition of the tournament and was held from 6 June through 12 June 2005. Second-seeded

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won his third consecutive singles title at the event.

Finals

Singles

defeated

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7–6^(9–7), 7–6^(7–4) * It was Roddick's 3rd singles title of the year and the 18th of his

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Doubles

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defeated

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7–6^(11–9), 7–6^(7–4) * It was Bob Bryan's 2nd title of the year and the 23rd of his career. It was Mike Bryan's 2nd title of the year and the 25th of his career.

References

External links

Official website

ATP tournament profile
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