Benjamin Hassan Makes History at the French Open
Lebanese tennis player Benjamin Hassan has made history in his country’s tennis by becoming the first Lebanese player to qualify for the main draw of the French Open in the Open era.
Hassan, 30, secured his pass after defeating Japan’s James Trotter with a score of 6-2, 7-6 (5) in the final qualifying round.
The tennis player, born in Germany, secured his place in Roland-Garros after winning three consecutive matches in the qualifying tournament, held on the clay courts of Paris.
Currently ranked 177th in the world, Hassan had already made history for Lebanese tennis.
Last summer, at the Paris Olympics, also held on the clay courts of Roland-Garros, Hassan represented Lebanon, achieving the first victory in the competition for his country by defeating American Christopher Eubanks in the first round.
This ranking represents the second significant achievement for Lebanese tennis this year.
In January, Hady Habib, currently ranked 159th, secured the first victory in a first-round match of the Australian Open for his country.
Following Hassan’s victory, the Lebanese Tennis Federation congratulated him via a Facebook message.
The journey continues. Keep making Lebanon proud.
Lebanese Tennis Federation
In the first round of the French Open, which will begin on Sunday, Hassan will face the Italian Matteo Gigante, who also achieved his qualification.
