Ali Hamadeh (born 5 September 1974) is an American former professional tennis player.[1] He is a native of Memphis, Tennessee and represented Lebanon through his dual citizenship.[2]
| Country (sports) |  Lebanon |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 September 1974 Memphis, Tennessee United States |
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) |
| Turned pro | 1996 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Prize money | $29,345 |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 5–10 |
| Career titles | Winner 1 ATP Challenger Finalist 3 ATP Challengers |
| Highest ranking | No. 153 (2 Aug 1999) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| US Open | 2R (1995) Q (1999) |
Hamadeh, a University of Mississippi collegiate player, partnered with Mahesh Bhupathi to win the NCAA doubles championship in 1995. He was a two-time All-American and three-time All SEC during his collegiate career. He was ranked #1 in the NCAA Doubles National Rankings (1995) and #6 in the NCAA Singles National Rankings (1996). He won the 1994 SEC Doubles Championships with Joakim Appleqvist.[3]
Professionally, Hamadeh held a world ranking of 153 in doubles. He partnered with Bhupathi at the 1995 US Open and they defeated the combination of Mark Keil and Peter Nyborg in the opening round.[4]
Hamadeh represented Lebanon in 20 Davis Cup ties and won a record 30 rubbers.[5]
Challenger titles
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edit| No. | Year | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 1998 | Guadalajara, Mexico | Clay | 6–4, 6–2 |
References
edit- ^ "علي حمادة فصل عالميٌّ من تاريخ التّنس اللبنانيّ يدير أكاديمية «تنس اينك» في وطن الأرز". Ad-Diyar (in Arabic). 20 September 2019.
- ^ "Rebel in Davis Cup". Clarion-Ledger. April 3, 1996.
- ^ "Ole Miss pair take doubles". Clarion-Ledger. May 22, 1995.
- ^ "Ali Hamadeh Tennis Player Profile". www.itftennis.com.
- ^ "Davis Cup - Teams - Lebanon". www.daviscup.com.