Hady Habib wrote a memorable page in the history of Lebanese tennis on Sunday, winning his first-ever match in the main draw of the Australian Open. With this exceptional performance, he became the first Lebanese player to triumph in singles at a Grand Slam tournament, a feat that illustrates his determination and talent.
This is not Habib's first achievement: he had already made history by becoming the first Lebanese player to take part in the Australian Open. This victory crowns his steady progress and marks a turning point in his career.
An Impressive Qualifying Round
Before reaching this historic milestone, Habib had already impressed in the qualifying round. In just five days, he won three crucial matches, beating Patrick Kypson (USA) and Chun-Hsin Tseng (Chinese Taipei) in tight tie-breaks. These victories demonstrated his ability to remain calm under pressure and rise to challenges with flying colors.
A Solid Performance
In his first round in the main draw, Habib, who was not the favorite, showed exceptional concentration.
The first set was hotly contested, with both players holding serve until the tie-break. In this decisive moment, Habib held his nerve to win the tie-break 7-4, thus securing the first set.
In the second set, the Lebanese continued his winning ways, relying on an excellent serve. With an impressive total of 18 aces throughout the match, he was able to put his opponent under pressure and win 6-4 without much difficulty.
The third set was a real battle. Yunchaokete Bu, determined to get back into the match, redoubled his efforts. However, Habib, backed by the fervent encouragement of the Lebanese fans in attendance, held firm. After another intense tie-break, he sealed his victory with a score of 8-6, putting the finishing touches to a heroic performance.
A Historic Achievement
With this victory, Hady Habib continues to make Lebanese sporting history. Against all the odds, he has qualified for the second round, proving that nothing is impossible with hard work and perseverance.
With his next opponent still to be determined, Habib and his supporters are dreaming of going even further. This young athlete seems ready to take up any challenge to fly the flag for Lebanon on the international stage.
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