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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]
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]
| No. | Year | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 1998 | Guadalajara, Mexico | Clay |  Sander Groen
|
 Martín García Sebastián Prieto
|
6–4, 6–2 |
