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Lebanese Star Makes History at Australian Open!

1/15/2025

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Hady Habib etched his name in history at the Australian Open, becoming the first Lebanese player to triumph in a singles match at a grand slam, defeating China's Bu Yunchaokete. This victory resonates deeply against the backdrop of Lebanon's turmoil. In another thrilling upset, Brazilian prodigy Joao Fonseca stunned ninth seed Andrey Rublev, catching the eye of Carlos Alcaraz in his Grand Slam debut.

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Hady Habib etched his name in history at the Australian Open, becoming the first Lebanese player to triumph in a singles match at a grand slam, defeating China's Bu Yunchaokete. This victory resonates deeply against the backdrop of Lebanon's turmoil. In another thrilling upset, Brazilian prodigy Joao Fonseca stunned ninth seed Andrey Rublev, catching the eye of Carlos Alcaraz in his Grand Slam debut.