Ali Hamadeh | |
Birth Date: | 5 September 1974 |
Height: | 1.86m |
Turnedpro: | 1996 |
Plays: | Right-handed |
Careerprizemoney: | $29,345 |
Doublesrecord: | 5–10 |
Doublestitles: | Winner 1 ATP ChallengerFinalist 3 ATP Challengers |
Highestdoublesranking: | No. 153 (2 Aug 1999) |
Usopendoublesresult: | 2R (1995)Q (1999) |
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]