2006 Chennai Open – Singles

The 2006 Chennai Open, an ATP Tour event held in Chennai, India, showcased a highly competitive men's singles draw from January 2 to January 8, 2006. This tournament marked the 11th edition of the Chennai Open, making it a significant event in the tennis calendar and a prominent fixture in the lead-up to the Australian Open. Defending champion and top seed Ivan Ljubičić of Croatia successfully retained his title, defeating the sixth-seeded Czech player Radek Štěpánek in a closely contested final. This victory not only reaffirmed Ljubičić's status in the ATP rankings but also highlighted India's growing prominence as a host for international tennis events. The tournament attracted a diverse field of players and contributed to the popularization of tennis in India.