Lebanese Qualifier Habib Wins First Grand Slam Match

Lebanese qualifier Hady Habib makes history by winning his first Grand Slam match at the Australian Open.

Historic Win for Lebanon as Habib Advances at Australian Open

Lebanese qualifier Hady Habib made history on Sunday, becoming the first player from his country to win a men's singles main draw match at a Grand Slam in the professional era. Habib, ranked 219th in the world, defeated China's Bu Yunchaokete 7-6(4) 6-4 7-6(6) to reach the second round of the Australian Open.

The 26-year-old Habib, born in Texas, was overwhelmed with emotion as he celebrated his groundbreaking victory. A lively crowd on Melbourne Park's Court 13 cheered him on, chanting his name and waving Lebanese flags. Habib acknowledged the support, raising his racket and holding up a Lebanese flag after securing the decisive tiebreak.

Lebanese qualifier Hady Habib made history on Sunday, becoming the first player from his country to win a men's singles main draw match at a Grand Slam in the professional era. Habib, ranked 219th in the world, defeated China's Bu Yunchaokete 7-6(4) 6-4 7-6(6) to reach the second round of the Australian Open.

The 26-year-old Habib, born in Texas, was overwhelmed with emotion as he celebrated his groundbreaking victory. A lively crowd on Melbourne Park's Court 13 cheered him on, chanting his name and waving Lebanese flags. Habib acknowledged the support, raising his racket and holding up a Lebanese flag after securing the decisive tiebreak.