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‘It's a huge win, especially for what we're going through’: Habib makes grand slam history

HADY HABIB was happy to bring some good news to battle-scarred Lebanon after a historic victory at the Australian Open today.

The 26-year-old’s 7-6 (4) 6-4 7-6 (6) win over China’s Bu Yunchaokete made him the first man representing the country to win a grand slam main draw match in the Open era.

“It’s a huge win,” said Habib, who won three matches in qualifying to reach the main draw.

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