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In the merciless arena of the Davis Cup, where every point is a battle and every match a war, Lebanon saw its dream of advancing to World Group I dashed by a relentless Peru. On the center court of the Smash Sporting Club in Cairo, the Peruvian players dominated the play, securing victory with three decisive wins in two days of competition.  

A Tense Start to the Tournament 

From the very first day on Friday, the Peruvians took control of the duel, sending a clear message to their opponents. Ignacio Buse (ranked 237th in the world) played a flawless match against Benjamin Hassan (ranked 231st), winning in two straight sets (6-3, 6-2). This was a significant setback for the Lebanese, who had hoped to rely on their leader to take the lead.  

The second singles match of the day saw a more competitive battle between Gonzalo Bueno (ranked 256th in the world) and Hady Habib (ranked 166th). Despite a strong response in the second set, the Lebanese player was unable to turn things around and lost in three sets (6-3, 2-6, 6-4), bringing the score to 2-0 in favor of the South Americans.  

Decisive Doubles, Qualification Sealed

On Saturday, all Lebanese hopes were pinned on the doubles competition to get the match back on track. But the Peruvian pairing of Ignacio Buse and Conner Huertas del Pino proved more solid in the key moments. Faced with the Lebanese tandem of Hady Habib and Benjamin Hassan, the South American duo showed their composure to claim victory in two tight sets (6-4, 7-5). The win was synonymous with qualification for World Group I, and sealed Lebanon’s fate in this confrontation.  

A Step Too High for Lebanon  

With this setback, Lebanon sees another opportunity to join the world’s tennis elite slip away. Peru, on the other hand, secures its place in World Group I, where it will compete against top nations to continue its rise.  

The Lebanese delegation, represented by Federation President Alain Sayegh and coach Fadi Youssef, will have to learn from this defeat and come back stronger in the next round.