Benjamin Hassan makes history as 1st Lebanese player in Open era to qualify for French Open
PARIS — Benjamin Hassan made history Friday by becoming the first Lebanese tennis player in the Open era to qualify for the main draw of the French Open.
The 30-year-old defeated Japan's James Trotter 6-2, 7-6 (5) in the final round of qualifying.
Germany-born Hassan secured his place at Roland-Garros by winning three straight matches in the qualifying tournament on the clay courts of Paris.
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