The 2006 U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships was an

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men's

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tournament held in

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in the United States. The event was played on outdoor

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s and was part of the International Series of the

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. It was the 38th edition of the

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and was held from April 10 to April 17, 2006. Unseeded Mardy Fish, who entered on a wildcard, won the singles title.

Finals

Singles

Mardy Fish defeated

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3–6, 6–4, 6–3 * It was Fish's only title of the year and the 5th of his career.

Doubles

Michael Kohlmann / Alexander Waske defeated Julian Knowle /

5–7, 6–4, 0–5* It was Kohlmann's only title of the year and the 4th of his career. It was Waske's 1st title of the year and the 1st of his career.

References

External links

ATP Tournament Profile
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