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Benjamin Hassan (Arabic: بنيامين حسن; born 4 February 1995) is a German-born tennis player, currently representing Lebanon. He has a career high ATP singles ranking of world No. 143, achieved on 17 June 2024 and a doubles ranking of No. 168, achieved on 7 April 2025. Hassan became the first Lebanese player to qualify for Roland Garros in the Open Era[3] and to break into the top 200 in ATP Rankings history (since 1973).[4] He is currently the No. 2 player from Lebanon.[5] Since 2018, Hassan represents Lebanon at the Davis Cup, where he has a W/L record of 17–13.[6][1]
Key Information
Career
[edit]2023: ATP and top 150 debuts
[edit]He reached the final of the 2023 Lisboa Belém Open where he lost to Flavio Cobolli.[7]
He qualified for the 2023 Stockholm Open for his ATP debut.[8] He also qualified for his first ATP 500, the 2023 Swiss Indoors in Basel defeating Hamad Medjedovic and Dominik Koepfer, but lost to local wildcard Dominic Stricker in the main draw first round.[9]
2024-2025: Historic Olympics first win and Major, Masters debuts
[edit]He entered the qualifying competition at the 2024 Mutua Madrid Open as an alternate and qualified for his first Masters 1000 main draw with wins over Emilio Nava and Shintaro Mochizuki. He lost to Borna Ćorić in the first round.[10] As a result after the tournament, he reached a new career-high in the top 150 of No. 147 on 6 May 2024.[4][11]
Ranked No. 146, on 10 June 2024, he was granted the Universality place for the 2024 Paris Olympics, as the first singles tennis player representing Lebanon.[1][12] He recorded the first win in tennis for his nation over Christopher Eubanks.[13] He also took part in the doubles event partnering compatriot Hady Habib.[14]
Ranked No. 239, Hassan made his Grand Slam main draw debut at the 2025 French Open as a qualifier becoming the first Lebanese player to qualify for Roland Garros in the Open Era.[15][3]
Personal life
[edit]Hassan holds dual-citizenship for both Germany and Lebanon, and plays for Lebanon. Despite this the ATP website listed him as playing for Germany until June 2024.[16] His father Zaki Hassan played in the Lebanese team 1996 Davis Cup.
Performance timelines
[edit]| W | F | SF | QF | #R | RR | Q# | DNQ | A | NH |
Only ATP Tour, Grand Slams and Olympic Games main-draw results are considered in the career statistics.
Singles
[edit]| Tournament | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | SR | W–L | Win% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Slam tournaments | ||||||||||
| Australian Open | A | Q2 | Q2 | Q2 | 0 / 0 | 0–0 | – | |||
| French Open | A | Q2 | 1R | 0 / 1 | 0–1 | – | ||||
| Wimbledon | A | Q1 | Q3 | 0 / 0 | 0–0 | – | ||||
| US Open | A | Q1 | Q2 | 0 / 0 | 0–0 | – | ||||
| Win–loss | 0–0 | 0–0 | 0–1 | 0–0 | 0 / 1 | 0–1 | 0% | |||
| ATP Masters 1000 | ||||||||||
| Indian Wells Masters | A | Q2 | A | 0 / 0 | 0–0 | – | ||||
| Miami Open | A | Q1 | A | 0 / 0 | 0–0 | – | ||||
| Monte Carlo Masters | A | A | A | 0 / 0 | 0–0 | – | ||||
| Madrid Open | A | 1R | A | 0 / 1 | 0-1 | 0% | ||||
| Italian Open | A | A | A | 0 / 0 | 0–0 | – | ||||
| Canadian Open | A | A | A | 0 / 0 | 0–0 | – | ||||
| Cincinnati Masters | A | A | A | 0 / 0 | 0–0 | – | ||||
| Shanghai Masters | A | Q1 | A | 0 / 0 | 0–0 | – | ||||
| Paris Masters | A | A | A | 0 / 0 | 0–0 | – | ||||
| Win–loss | 0–0 | 0–1 | 0–0 | 0–0 | 0 / 1 | 0–1 | 0% | |||
| Career statistics | ||||||||||
| Tournaments | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 | ||||||
| Overall win–loss | 0–2 | 1–3 | 0–1 | 1–6 | ||||||
| Year-end ranking | 151 | 218 | ||||||||
Doubles
[edit]Current through the 2024 Summer Olympics.
| Tournament | 2024 | 2025 | SR | W–L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Slam tournaments | ||||
| Australian Open | A | A | 0 / 0 | 0–0 |
| French Open | A | A | 0 / 0 | 0–0 |
| Wimbledon | A | A | 0 / 0 | 0–0 |
| US Open | A | A | 0 / 0 | 0–0 |
| ATP Masters 1000 | ||||
| Madrid Open | 2R | A | 0 / 1 | 1–1 |
| National representation[a] | ||||
| Olympic Games | 1R | NH | 0 / 1 | 0–1 |
| Career statistics | ||||
| Tournaments | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Overall win–loss | 2–3 | 0–0 | 2–3 | |
| Year-end ranking | 194 | |||
- ^ for Lebanon
ATP Challenger finals
[edit]Singles: 3 (0–3)
[edit]| Finals by surface |
|---|
| Hard (0–1) |
| Clay (0–2) |
| Result | W–L | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 0–1 | Jul 2022 | Troyes, France | Clay | 6–7(2–7), 2–6 | |
| Loss | 0–2 | Aug 2023 | Grodzisk Mazowiecki, Poland | Hard | 3–6, 3–6 | |
| Loss | 0–3 | Oct 2023 | Lisbon, Portugal | Clay | 5–7, 5–7 |
Doubles: 3 (3–1)
[edit]| Finals by surface |
|---|
| Hard (1–0) |
| Clay (1–1) |
| Result | W–L | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 0–1 | May 2022 | Mauthausen, Austria | Clay | 4–6, 3–6 | ||
| Win | 1–1 | Sep 2024 | Genoa, Italy | Clay | 6–4, 7–5 | ||
| Win | 2–1 | Nov 2024 | Yokohama, Japan | Hard | 6–2, 6–4 | ||
| Win | 3–1 | Mar 2025 | Menorca, Spain | Clay | 7–5, 6–3 |
ITF Tour finals
[edit]Singles: 7 (2–5)
[edit]| Finals by surface |
|---|
| Hard (2–2) |
| Clay (0–2) |
| Carpet (0–1) |
| Result | W–L | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 0–1 | Sep 2017 | Belgium F12, Middelkerke | Clay | 6–4, 4–6, 2–6 | |
| Loss | 0–2 | Oct 2017 | France F21, Forbach | Carpet (i) | 6–4, 5–7, 1–6 | |
| Loss | 0–3 | Dec 2017 | Qatar F5, Doha | Hard | 4–6, 0–6 | |
| Loss | 0–4 | Dec 2017 | Qatar F6, Doha | Hard | 1–6, 5–7 | |
| Win | 1–4 | Mar 2018 | Qatar F2, Doha | Hard | 3–6, 7–6(7–1), 6–4 | |
| Loss | 1–5 | Aug 2018 | Germany F11, Trier | Clay | 4–6, 6–3, 3–6 | |
| Win | 2–5 | Jan 2022 | M25 Manacor, Spain | Hard | 6–2, 2–6, 6–3 |
Doubles: 7 (4–3)
[edit]| Finals by surface |
|---|
| Hard (0–2) |
| Clay (4–1) |
| Result | W–L | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 0–1 | Jul 2015 | Saarlouis, Germany |
Clay | 3–6, 2–6 | ||
| Win | 1–1 | Aug 2018 | Trier, Germany |
Clay | 7–6(7–3), 4–6, [12–10] | ||
| Win | 2–1 | Mar 2019 | M15 Poreč, Croatia |
Clay | 6–2, 6–0 | ||
| Win | 3–1 | Apr 2021 | M15 Antalya, Turkey |
Clay | 6–2, 6–1 | ||
| Loss | 3–2 | Apr 2021 | M15 Antalya, Turkey |
Hard | 6–7(2–7), 2–6 | ||
| Loss | 3–3 | Jan 2022 | M25 Manacor, Spain |
Hard | 6–7(3–7), 4–6 | ||
| Win | 4–3 | Aug 2022 | M25 Wetzlar, Germany |
Clay | 6–4, 6–3 |
Davis Cup
[edit]| Legend |
|---|
| Group membership |
| World Group (0–0) |
| Group I (6–5) |
| Group II (4–1) |
indicates the outcome of the Davis Cup match followed by the score, date, place of event, the zonal classification and its phase, and the court surface.
| Result | Rubber | Match type (partner if any) | Opponent nation | Opponent player(s) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | I | Singles | Yu Cheng-yu | 5–7, 6–3, 6–4 | |
| Win | I | Singles | Wong Hong-kit | 6–4, 6–1 | |
| Win | IV | Singles | Wong Chun-hun | 7–6, 6–3 | |
| Win | II | Singles | Palaphoom Kovapitukted | 6–3, 6–4 | |
| Loss | IV | Singles | Wishaya Trongcharoenchaikul | 4–6, 6–4, 4–6 | |
| Win | II | Singles | Khumoyun Sultanov | 2–6, 6–3, 7–5 | |
| Loss | III | Doubles (with Giovani Samaha) | Sanjar Fayziev | 2–6, 7–5, 3–6 | |
| Win | IV | Singles | Sanjar Fayziev | 2–6, 6–3, 6–4 | |
| Win | I | Singles | Jirat Navasirisomboon | 6–1, 6–2 | |
| Win | III | Doubles (with Giovani Samaha) | Kittirat KerdlapheePhongsapak Kerdlaphee | 6–3, 6–7(7–9), 6–0 | |
| Win | IV | Singles | Wishaya Trongcharoenchaikul | 6–2, 6–0 | |
| Loss | I | Singles | Orlando Luz | 4–6, 4–6 | |
| Loss | III | Doubles (with Hady Habib) | Marcelo Demoliner | 2–6, 6–3, 6–7(5–7) | |
| Win | I | Singles | Dominic Stricker | 6–3, 6–3 | |
| Loss | III | Doubles (with Hady Habib) | Marc-Andrea Hüsler | 4–6, 6–7(3–7) | |
| Loss | IV | Singles | Henri Laaksonen | 4–6, 6–7(4–7) | |
References
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- ^ "Hassan Benjamin". Paris 2024 Olympics.
- ^ a b "Benjamin Hassan qualifies for Roland Garros in historic Open Era first for Lebanon". Tennis.com. 23 May 2025.
- ^ a b ATP Almaty media notes - Day 2
- ^ "Lebanon Rankings | Singles". ATP Tour.
- ^ "Tennis - ATP Challenger Koblenz: Überraschungserfolg für Benny Hassan" (in German). SWR Sport. Archived from the original on 4 February 2018. Retrieved 3 February 2018.
- ^ "#NextGenATP Flavio Cobolli Earns Second Challenger Title, Boosts Jeddah Hopes | ATP Tour | Tennis". ATP Tour. Archived from the original on 30 November 2023. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ^ "Ruusuvuori beats qualifier Hassan to make second round". Tennis Majors. 17 October 2023. Archived from the original on 30 October 2023. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
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- ^ "Madrid Open: Ons Jabeur Vows to Take Up the 'First Step' for Arab Tennis' Growth in Her Attempt to Leave a Trailblazing Impact".
- ^ "Almaty Open Predictions: Benjamin Hassan Vs Beibit Zhukayev". 15 October 2024.
- ^ "Hassan, Kovinic granted universality places for tennis at Paris 2024". International Tennis Federation. 10 June 2024. Archived from the original on 10 June 2024. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
- ^ "Tennis: Lebanon's Hassan makes history with win over Eubanks". Reuters. 28 July 2024.
- ^ "Spontaneous guy Benjamin Hassan couldn't have planned for his historic Olympics debut".
- ^ @Tennis (23 May 2025). "History has already been made at Roland Garros 2025 🤯 Benjamin Hassan has become the first Lebanese tennis player to qualify for the main draw of #RolandGarros in the Open Era 💪" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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I haven't switched. That was simply changed by the ATP. I never actively approached them and said that I would like to change the flag under which I would like to compete.
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[edit]Benjamin Hassan
View on GrokipediaEarly life and background
Family heritage
Benjamin Hassan was born on February 4, 1995, in Merzig, Germany, to Lebanese parents Zaki and Fadia Hassan.[5][8] His father, Zaki, fled Lebanon's civil war in the early 1980s at the age of 17 and emigrated to Germany, where he later met Fadia, who was born in Beirut.[5] Zaki went on to represent Lebanon in the Davis Cup and served as Benjamin's coach throughout his early development.[5][9] The Hassan family consists of five children, with Benjamin as the middle child, raised in a close-knit household that emphasized familial bonds.[9] Zaki and Fadia instilled a strong sense of Lebanese heritage in their children despite their life in Germany, fostering connections through stories of their homeland and regular family interactions.[5] Hassan's upbringing reflects a dual cultural identity, blending his German birth and environment with deep Lebanese roots maintained through family visits to Lebanon, where he has expressed appreciation for the country's mountains, beaches, nightlife, and cuisine.[5] Hassan holds dual German and Lebanese citizenship. He began representing Lebanon in Davis Cup ties from 2018 onward and switched his ATP Tour affiliation to Lebanon in 2022, solidifying his international ties to the nation.[5][10]Introduction to tennis
Benjamin Hassan, born in Merzig, Germany, to parents of Lebanese heritage, was introduced to tennis by his father, Zaki Hassan, a former Davis Cup player for Lebanon who instilled in him an early passion for the sport.[5] Growing up in Germany, Hassan began playing tennis casually as a teenager, treating it primarily as a recreational activity rather than a competitive pursuit.[5] His initial experiences were informal, often alongside family, with training centered in local German clubs, though occasional family visits to Lebanon exposed him to the sport's cultural significance in his paternal homeland.[5] From his mid-teens through his early twenties, Hassan maintained tennis as a low-priority hobby, playing just once a week for enjoyment while prioritizing his studies in Germany and briefly exploring football as a more favored pastime.[5][11] This period lacked structured practice or physical conditioning, reflecting his view of the sport as a casual outlet amid academic commitments, and he made only sporadic appearances in lower-level tournaments, including his first ITF Futures event in 2015. By age 22, however, local tournament successes prompted a reevaluation, leading him to commit more seriously to tennis around 2017, balancing it initially with part-time work to support his development.[12] Hassan's late start and non-traditional path marked a significant departure from the typical elite tennis trajectory, yet his father's guidance provided a foundational influence during this amateur phase.[5] Recognizing untapped potential after consistent results in regional events, he transitioned toward a professional outlook by his mid-twenties, ramping up ITF participation from 2018 onward while continuing to train primarily in Germany.[11] This gradual shift culminated in his full dedication to tennis around age 22 in 2017, when he began pursuing the sport more seriously as a potential career.[12][11]Professional career
Early professional years (2015–2022)
Benjamin Hassan began his professional tennis career with sporadic participation in ITF Futures tournaments starting in 2015, when he entered the rankings at No. 1449 by year-end.[13] His early efforts were limited, as he had only taken up the sport seriously in his early 20s after treating it as a hobby during his teenage years while studying in Germany.[5] Participation remained intermittent through 2016 and 2017, with year-end rankings improving modestly to No. 1309 and No. 627, respectively, as he balanced tennis with other commitments.[13] Hassan's breakthrough at the ITF level came in 2021, marked by his first notable wins in M15 events, including strong performances in Germany such as a quarterfinal run at the Braunschweig Challenger on clay.[14] He also competed in an M15 tournament in Lebanon that year, signaling his growing ties to his paternal heritage, though results there were mixed amid ongoing development.[14] By the end of 2021, his ranking had climbed to No. 384, reflecting consistent play across European hard courts, where he secured 14 of his 19 wins that season.[13] Over the period, Hassan captured two ITF singles titles and four doubles titles, while reaching finals in five singles events and three doubles events, primarily at the Futures level.[15] These successes contributed to a steady ranking progression, from outside the top 1000 in 2015 to No. 308 by the close of 2022, with a focus on European hard court circuits that suited his right-handed, two-handed backhand style.[13] In doubles, he notably won two Futures titles in 2021 and added another in 2022, often partnering with players from the regional circuit.[14][16] Despite these gains, Hassan faced significant challenges, including his late entry into structured professional play at age 22, which required him to juggle training with part-time work and education in Germany.[5] Injuries were not prominently documented during this phase, but the physical demands of transitioning from amateur to pro level tested his resilience. Initially representing Germany due to his birthplace in Merzig, he switched allegiance to Lebanon in 2018, leveraging his dual citizenship and competing for the country in Davis Cup ties thereafter, which added motivational depth to his career.[5][5]2023: ATP debut and ranking breakthrough
In 2023, Benjamin Hassan transitioned to the ATP Tour level, marking his professional breakthrough after years on the ITF and Challenger circuits. He made his ATP debut in the qualifying rounds of the Stockholm Open, where he advanced to the final qualifying round before losing to Jiri Lehecka in straight sets.[12] Later that year, Hassan qualified for his first ATP main draw at the Swiss Indoors in Basel, defeating then-ranked No. 144 Hamad Medjedovic in the second qualifying round, 6-4, 7-5, before falling in the first round to Tomas Machac, 3-6, 4-6.[17] This performance highlighted his growing competitiveness against higher-ranked opponents on indoor hard courts.[18] Hassan's Challenger-level results were pivotal to his ranking progress, as he reached three singles finals without securing a title, finishing with an 0-3 record in those matches. In July, he advanced to the final of the Grodzisk Mazowiecki Challenger on clay, defeating players like Kamil Majchrzak en route before losing to Chun-Hsin Tseng, 6-3, 3-6, 4-6. He followed with a runner-up finish at the Valencia Challenger in October, where he upset No. 140 Filip Jianu in the semifinals before falling to Marco Trungelliti in the final, 4-6, 6-7(5). His strongest run came in October at the Lisboa Open, reaching the final after key victories over Ivan Gakhov and Oriol Roca Batalla, only to lose to Flavio Cobolli, 5-7, 5-7.[19] These deep runs, combined with quarterfinal or better showings in several M25 ITF events like Manacor and Santa Margherita di Pula, underscored his consistency on clay and helped propel his ranking forward. The year culminated in a significant ranking surge for Hassan, who entered the top 150 for the first time in November, peaking at No. 149 after the Lisbon final, before ending the season at No. 194.[20] Notable upsets included his qualifying win over Medjedovic in Basel and Challenger victories against top-150 players like Majchrzak (No. 78 at the time) in Grodzisk Mazowiecki.[21] In doubles, Hassan also made strides, reaching a career-high of No. 211 by mid-year through consistent Challenger pairings.[22] He earned his first ATP main draw appearance in doubles at the Swiss Indoors, partnering with Henri Laaksonen to reach the first round, where they lost to Julian Cash and Neal Skupski.[23] This progress built on his singles momentum, positioning him for further gains in 2024.2024: Olympic milestone and major tournament entries
In 2024, Benjamin Hassan achieved a significant milestone by qualifying for the Paris Olympics through a Universality Place, awarded to underrepresented nations despite his world ranking of No. 145 at the time.[4] Representing Lebanon for the first time in Olympic tennis history, he secured a landmark victory in the first round against Christopher Eubanks of the United States, winning 6-4, 6-2 and marking Lebanon's inaugural win in an Olympic tennis match.[7] In the second round, Hassan fell to Sebastian Baez of Argentina in three sets, 3-6, 6-3, 2-6, concluding his Olympic campaign on a high note for Lebanese tennis.[24] Hassan's growing profile led to entries into several high-profile tournaments, including his first appearances in ATP Masters 1000 events at Indian Wells and Miami. At Indian Wells, he advanced through the qualifying first round with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Arthur Cazaux before losing in the final qualifying round to Shintaro Mochizuki, 6-4, 7-6(4).[25] In Miami, he exited in the first qualifying round against Roberto Bautista Agut, 7-6(7), 6-4.[26] At the US Open, Hassan competed in qualifying but did not advance to the main draw, losing in the second round to Pierre-Hugues Herbert, 7-7(7), 6-3, 3-6. These experiences provided crucial exposure at the elite level, building on his prior ranking progress. On the Challenger circuit, Hassan demonstrated consistency with notable results, including reaching the singles final at the Genoa Challenger, where he lost to Francesco Maestrelli, 4-6, 6-2, 4-6.[27] In doubles, he claimed two titles: the Seville Challenger with partner David Vega Hernández, defeating Romain Arneodo and Theo Arribage 6-4, 7-5 in the final, and the Yokkaichi Challenger with Saketh Myneni, beating Blake Bayldon and Calum Puttergill 6-2, 6-4.[28] These successes propelled his doubles ranking to a career high of No. 196 by year's end.[29] Overall, Hassan's 2024 season culminated in a career-high singles ranking of No. 143 achieved in June, reflecting sustained momentum in both singles and doubles.[1]2025: Grand Slam qualifications and sustained momentum
In 2025, Benjamin Hassan achieved a historic milestone by qualifying for the main draw of the French Open, becoming the first Lebanese player to reach the Roland Garros main draw in the Open Era.[30] He secured his spot with a 6-2, 7-6(5) victory over James Trotter in the final qualifying round on May 23.[31] In the main draw, Hassan faced Italian qualifier Matteo Gigante in the first round on Court 13, where he fell in straight sets, 0-6, 2-6, 4-6, after 1 hour and 36 minutes.[32] This debut marked a significant breakthrough for Lebanese tennis on the Grand Slam stage. Later in the season, Hassan entered the US Open qualifying rounds, showcasing resilience with key wins en route. He defeated No. 20 seed Tomas Barrios Vera 6-2, 7-6(3) in the first qualifying round but lost to Martin Damm in the second qualifying round.[33] Hassan's Challenger Tour performances in 2025 were mixed but demonstrated sustained momentum, particularly on hard courts. He lost in the first round in Helsinki to top seed Marin Cilic 4-6, 5-7.[34] Notable wins included a 6-4, 3-6, 6-1 triumph over Tibo Colson in the round of 32 at the Fairfield Challenger and a comeback 6-7(1), 7-5, 6-3 victory against Andres Martin in the round of 16 at the Las Vegas Challenger, followed by a 6-4, 1-6, 6-1 win over Andrew Fenty in the quarterfinals before losing 3-6, 1-6 to Abedallah Shelbayh in the semifinals.[35][36] Overall, he compiled a 28-34 win-loss record across all levels, reflecting consistent effort amid a challenging schedule.[37] Rankings fluctuated throughout the year, with Hassan dropping to a low of No. 218 in mid-season before recovering to No. 193 by October.[20] In doubles, he achieved a career-high of No. 168 on April 7.[1] His career prize money surpassed $727,000 by November, underscoring growing financial stability.[38] A recent setback came on November 10 in Lyon, where he lost 0-2 to Tom Paris in the first round, prompting a shift toward hard-court preparation for the late-season push.[39]Playing style and equipment
Technique and strengths
Benjamin Hassan is a right-handed player employing a two-handed backhand, standing at 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 m) tall and weighing 187 pounds (85 kg).[40][41] He plays an aggressive baseline style, relying on heavy groundstrokes to dictate points from the back of the court.[42] His serve is a key weapon, with top speeds exceeding 130 mph, allowing him to set up favorable positions in rallies.[43] Hassan's primary strengths include remarkable endurance, evident in his ability to endure marathon matches and recover from dire situations, such as saving 12 match points in a single contest.[9] He incorporates variety into his game through anticipation and occasional forays to the net, including serve-and-volley plays, which add unpredictability to his baseline aggression.[9][10] Hassan excels particularly on hard courts and clay.[44] Despite these attributes, Hassan's late entry into professional tennis at age 22 has led to occasional inconsistencies in performance, stemming from a relatively shorter period of high-level experience compared to peers.[11] He has limited success on grass courts, with a career win rate of approximately 40% in limited appearances, highlighting areas for further adaptation.[45][13] Hassan's game has evolved significantly since his professional debut, transitioning from a more reactive approach as a late-bloomer hobbyist to a proactive, offensive style bolstered by enhanced fitness, recovery, and dietary improvements following his breakthrough 2023 season.[9] This development has been supported by ongoing training with his father, Zaki Hassan, a former Lebanese Davis Cup player.[46][5]Endorsements and gear
As of 2025, Benjamin Hassan has not secured major global endorsement deals, a situation attributed to his mid-tier ATP ranking and late entry into professional tennis. In a 2022 interview, he expressed frustration over unsuccessful attempts to obtain personal sponsorships, relying instead on prize money and appearances in Germany's Bundesliga to fund his career.[10] Hassan maintains an informal ambassadorial relationship with the Lebanese Tennis Federation (LTF), frequently collaborating on promotional efforts for national tennis development. He shares updates on LTF-supported events and his achievements representing Lebanon via social media, including Instagram posts celebrating milestones like his Olympic participation and Grand Slam qualifications.[47] Regarding equipment, Hassan uses Solinco Tour Bite strings, known for their durability and spin potential, as noted during his 2024 Australian Open qualifying campaign. Specific details on his racket model or shoe brand remain undisclosed in public profiles and match reports.[48]Personal life
Residence and interests
Benjamin Hassan resides primarily in Germany, where he was born and raised in the town of Merzig, and has lived there his entire life.[9] He holds dual citizenship in Germany and Lebanon, and makes frequent visits to his ancestral homeland, where he particularly enjoys the country's mountains, beaches, and cuisine.[5] Hassan maintains a close-knit family life as the middle child among five siblings. His parents, Zaki—a former undefeated Davis Cup player for Lebanon—and Fadia, both originally from Lebanon, instilled in him a passion for tennis from a young age after meeting and settling in Germany.[5][9] He often expresses a desire to share his professional milestones, such as his Olympic participation, with his family.[5] Outside of tennis, Hassan describes himself as a spontaneous individual who values enjoyment and fun in his pursuits, having initially approached the sport as a casual hobby before turning professional.[9] His interests include exploring natural landscapes and cultural elements tied to his Lebanese heritage, reflecting a balanced approach to life amid the demands of the tour.[5]Philanthropy and off-court activities
Hassan has been vocal about his desire to inspire the next generation of Lebanese tennis players, emphasizing the importance of hard work and perseverance in a 2025 interview following his qualification for the French Open main draw.[49] Drawing from his family's history, Hassan advocates for greater awareness of refugee experiences, motivated by his father Zaki's flight from the Lebanese Civil War in the early 1980s to Germany.[5] He maintains an active social media presence on Instagram, where he promotes Arab representation in international sports, amassing approximately 8,300 followers as of late 2025.[50]National representation
Davis Cup participation
Benjamin Hassan first represented Lebanon in the Davis Cup in 2018, making his debut in a Group II Asia/Oceania tie against Thailand, where he competed in singles and doubles matches.[51] His early contributions included a singles win against Yu Cheng-yu in a February 2018 Group II Asia/Oceania tie against Chinese Taipei, helping secure a 3-2 victory that marked an upset over the higher-ranked team and aided Lebanon's promotion efforts within the zone.[52] In 2022, Hassan played a pivotal role in Lebanon's World Group II first-round tie against Monaco, securing a singles victory and participating in doubles to contribute to a 3-2 win that advanced the team to the next stage.[53] The following year, during the 2023 World Group II tie against Jamaica, he delivered wins in both singles (against Rowland Phillips) and doubles (partnered with Hady Habib against Blaise Bicknell and Rowland Phillips), helping Lebanon clinch a decisive 4-0 victory and promotion to the World Group I playoff.[54] This performance underscored his leadership in the team format, with Hassan often anchoring the lineup as Lebanon's top-ranked player. Hassan's 2024 campaign saw him lead Lebanon in the World Group II first-round tie against South Africa, where he won his singles rubber against Alec Beckley (6-4, 6-2) and supported the team's 3-1 triumph in Cairo, Egypt, securing another promotion opportunity.[55] Entering 2025, he featured in the World Group I playoff against Peru, suffering a singles loss to Ignacio Buse (6-3, 6-2) and a doubles defeat alongside Habib (against Buse and Conner Huertas del Pino), resulting in a 0-4 team loss that relegated Lebanon to Group II.[56] Later that year, in the Group II first round versus Barbados, Hassan rebounded with a hard-fought three-set singles win over Darian King (7-6(6), 1-6, 7-6(6)), clinching the opening point in a 4-0 sweep.[57] As of November 2025, Hassan's cumulative Davis Cup record stands at 18-15 across singles and doubles, reflecting his steady impact on Lebanon's national team efforts.[12] His participation often involves collaboration with family, as his father, Zaki Hassan—a former Lebanese Davis Cup player in 1996—provides coaching support during ties.[58]Olympic and international appearances
Benjamin Hassan made his Olympic debut at the 2024 Paris Games, becoming the first tennis player to represent Lebanon in the event.[59][5] He received a Universality Place from the International Tennis Federation and the IOC Tripartite Commission, a quota designed to promote participation from underrepresented nations, despite his then-ranking of No. 170 in the world.[4][60] In the men's singles draw at Roland Garros, Hassan advanced to the second round with a straight-sets victory over Christopher Eubanks of the United States, 6-4, 6-2, marking Lebanon's first-ever win in Olympic tennis competition.[7][61] His performance against the higher-ranked American (then No. 36) highlighted his resilience on clay and underscored the significance of his participation for Lebanese sports.[5] Hassan's run ended in the second round, where he fell to Argentina's Sebastian Baez, 6-2, 3-6, 7-6(3), in a competitive match that lasted over two hours.[24] Despite the loss, his Olympic appearance symbolized national pride and inspired younger Lebanese athletes, positioning him as a trailblazer in the country's tennis history.[11]Career statistics
Performance timelines
Benjamin Hassan's career-high ATP singles ranking is world No. 143, achieved on 17 June 2024.[1] His career-high doubles ranking is No. 168, achieved on 7 April 2025.[29]Singles performance timeline
The following table outlines Hassan's main draw results in Grand Slams, ATP Masters 1000, ATP 500 series, ATP 250 series, Olympics, and Davis Cup participation (qualifying rounds not included unless specified).| Tournament | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Slam tournaments | |||
| Australian Open | A | A | A |
| French Open | A | A | 1R [32] |
| Wimbledon | A | A | A |
| US Open | A | A | Q2 |
| ATP Masters 1000 | |||
| Indian Wells Masters | A | A | A |
| Miami Open | A | A | A |
| Monte Carlo Masters | A | A | A |
| Madrid Open | A | 2R [62] | A |
| Italian Open | A | A | A |
| Canadian Open | A | A | A |
| Cincinnati Masters | A | A | A |
| Shanghai Masters | A | A | A |
| Paris Masters | A | A | A |
| ATP 500 series | |||
| Rotterdam | A | A | A |
| Barcelona Open | A | Q1 [63] | A |
| ATP 250 series | |||
| Stockholm Open | 1R [64] | A | A |
| Olympics | |||
| Summer Olympics | NP | 2R [5] | NP |
| Davis Cup | PO [65] | WG1 PO [65] | WG1 PO [65] |
Doubles performance timeline
Hassan's doubles appearances in ATP main draws have been limited, with no deep runs in major tournaments up to November 2025. Partners and specific results in main draws are sparse, primarily in lower-tier events or Davis Cup pairings.| Tournament | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Slam tournaments | |||
| Australian Open | A | A | A |
| French Open | A | A | A |
| Wimbledon | A | A | A |
| US Open | A | A | A |
| ATP Masters 1000 | |||
| Madrid Open | A | A | A |
| ATP 500 series | |||
| Barcelona Open | A | A | A |
| ATP 250 series | |||
| Stockholm Open | A | A | A |
| Davis Cup | PO (partner: Hady Habib) [65] | WG1 PO (partner: Hady Habib) [65] | WG1 PO (partner: Hady Habib) [65] |
Win–loss record by surface (ATP Tour level, singles)
| Surface | Record | Win % |
|---|---|---|
| Hard | 5–5 | 50% [18] |
| Clay | 6–3 | 67% [18] |
| Grass | 0–2 | 0% [18] |
| Carpet | 0–0 | – |
| Career total | 17–14 | 55% [1] as of November 2025 |
Win–loss record by surface (ATP Tour level, doubles)
Specific ATP Tour doubles win-loss by surface is not extensively detailed in available records, with overall career doubles participation limited to 0 titles and minimal main draw exposure. Combined singles and doubles ATP Tour record stands at 23–17 as of November 2025.[1]ATP Challenger Singles Finals
Benjamin Hassan has reached three ATP Challenger singles finals, with a record of 0–3.[1]| Result | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | July 2023 | Winnipeg, Canada | Hard | Vasek Pospisil | 4-6, 3-6 |
| Loss | July 2024 | Tampere, Finland | Clay | Calvin Hemery | 3-6, 6-4, 4-6 |
| Loss | October 2024 | Brest, France | Hard (i) | Otto Virtanen | 3-6, 4-6 [66] |
ATP Challenger Doubles Finals
Hassan has appeared in three ATP Challenger doubles finals, achieving a record of 3–1. He partnered with Lebanese players in several events, contributing to his success on clay surfaces.[1]| Result | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | April 2024 | Oeiras, Portugal | Clay | Zaid El Kilani | TBD | 6-4, 7-5 |
| Win | May 2024 | Santa Cruz, Bolivia | Clay | Hady El Kord | TBD | 7-6(5), 6-3 |
| Loss | June 2024 | Lyon, France | Clay | Hady Habib | TBD | 4-6, 5-7 [67] |
ITF Futures Singles Finals
Hassan has contested seven ITF Futures singles finals, recording 2 wins and 5 losses. His victories came on hard courts, highlighting his adaptability in lower-tier events.[68]| Result | Date | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | March 2021 | M15 Manacor, Spain | Hard | Juan Manuel Cerundolo | 6-4, 7-5 |
| Loss | June 2022 | M15 Santa Margherita di Pula, Italy | Clay | Francesco Maestrelli | 4-6, 3-6 |
| Loss | September 2020 | M15 Sintra, Portugal | Hard | Henrique Rocha | 3-6, 4-6 |
| Win | February 2020 | M15 Manacor, Spain | Hard | Gianmarco Ferrari | 6-3, 6-4 |
| Loss | July 2019 | M15 Idanha-a-Nova, Portugal | Hard | Pedro Sousa | 5-7, 6-4, 4-6 |
| Loss | May 2019 | M15 Rome, Italy | Clay | Francesco Maestrelli | 2-6, 7-6(5), 3-6 |
| Loss | March 2018 | M15 Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt | Hard | Ergi Kirkin | 6-7(4), 4-6 [69] |
ITF Futures Doubles Finals
In ITF Futures doubles, Hassan has reached seven finals with a 4–3 record. He often paired with fellow Lebanese players, securing four titles that bolstered his early career rankings.[68]| Result | Date | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | February 2021 | M15 Manacor, Spain | Hard | Hady El Kord | TBD | 6-3, 7-6(4) |
| Loss | May 2022 | M15 Santa Margherita di Pula, Italy | Clay | Zaid El Kilani | TBD | 5-7, 6-4, 8-10 |
| Win | April 2021 | M15 Rome, Italy | Clay | Hady Habib | TBD | 7-5, 6-4 |
| Win | March 2020 | M15 Manacor, Spain | Hard | Zaid El Kilani | TBD | 6-4, 7-5 |
| Loss | February 2020 | M15 Antalya, Turkey | Clay | Karim Bennani | TBD | 3-6, 4-6 |
| Win | October 2019 | M15 Monastir, Tunisia | Hard | Hady El Kord | TBD | 6-3, 6-2 |
| Loss | August 2018 | M15 Helsinki, Finland | Hard | Tomi Alatalo | TBD | 6-7(5), 5-7 [70] |
