Habib makes Lebanese proud in Australian Open

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MELBOURNE, Australia—Hady Habib’s history-making run at the Australian Open will continue after the first man to represent Lebanon in a Grand Slam singles tournament in the Open era became the first to win a match, defeating Bu Yunchaokete of China 7-6 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (6) on Sunday in front of a loud group of supporters.

Habib said he decided to play for Lebanon when he was 15.“I just wanted to represent the country that I’ve lived in, and been a part of the tennis culture….

Coco Gauff had a little difficulty adjusting to the sun at one end of Rod Laver Arena in Monday›s first marquee match and dropped an early service game before quickly settling into a rhythm in a 6-3, 6-3 win over 2020 champion Sofia Kenin.

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Published On: 2025-01-13 @ 12:26:53 (2 days ago)

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