Benjamin Hassan

Paris-2024: Benjamin Hassan, Standard-Bearer for Lebanese Tennis

Lebanon will be making Olympic tennis history for the first time. Benjamin Hassan has been confirmed by the International Tennis Federation as one of the participants in the Paris-2024 Olympic tennis event. Hassan secured his place thanks to a “Place de l'Universalité,” awarded by the International Tennis Federation and the Tripartite ...

Olympic Games 2024 – Tennis: Benjamin Hassan Overpowers Eubanks and Advances to Second Round

  Lebanese tennis player Benjamin Hassan scored a resounding victory over American Chris Eubanks, winning 6-4, 6-2 on Sunday in the first round of the Paris Olympics men's singles on Court 11. Absolute dominance From the start of the match, Benjamin Hassan imposed his game with undeniable authority. With impeccable service and precise ...

No Rhythm, No Blues as Hassan Makes Olympics History for Lebanon

Benjamin Hassan became the first Lebanese tennis player to win a match at the Olympics on Sunday, saying he benefited from having "no rhythm." The 29-year-old defeated Christopher Eubanks of the United States, a former Wimbledon quarter-finalist and top 30 player, 6-4, 6-2. "I worked a lot with the second serve as a first serve. I think he ...

Olympic Games 2024: The Lebanese Athletes' Program to Follow on Monday

On the third day of the Olympic Games, the competitions continue in Paris. On Monday, July 29, two Lebanese athletes will be competing: Tennis Benjamin Hassan (Lebanon) vs Sebastian Baez (Argentina). Men's singles, second round. Roland Garros (Court number 14) around 4.30 PM. Fencing  Philippe Wakim (Lebanon) vs Chen Yi-Tung (Chinese ...

Olympic Games 2024 – Tennis: Lebanese Duo Eliminated From Men's Doubles

Lebanese players Hady Habib and Benjamin Hassan were eliminated from the men's doubles tournament at the Olympics after losing 7-6, 6-2 to Australians Matthew Ebden and John Peers. Despite a strong performance from the Lebanese team, who achieved 75% on their first serves, they were overpowered by the Australians' service game, with 32 service ...

Olympic Games 2024 – Tennis: Benjamin Hassan Narrowly Defeated by Sebastian Baez

  After a historic performance in the first round of the Paris 2024 Olympics, Benjamin Hassan was defeated on Monday by Argentine Sebastian Baez, ranked 18th in the world, with a score of 6-2, 3-6, 7-6(3). On Monday at the Olympic tennis courts, Lebanese player Benjamin Hassan faced formidable opposition in the form of Sebastian Baez. The ...