Lebanon International Championships
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(1954–69) men
(1954–71) women
ILTF Independent Circuit
(1970–71) men
5 women
| Lebanon International Championships | |
|---|---|
| Defunct tennis tournament | |
| Tour | ILTF World Circuit (1954–69) men (1954–71) women ILTF Independent Circuit (1970–71) men |
| Founded | 1954 |
| Abolished | 1971 |
| Editions | 8 men 5 women |
| Location | Beirut, Lebanon |
| Venue | American University of Beirut |
| Surface | Clay / outdoor |
The Lebanon International Championships[1] also known as the Beirut International or the Beirut Spring Tournament[2] was a men's and women's international clay court tournament was founded in 1954. It was played at American University of Beirut Alumni Tennis Club, Beirut, Lebanon until 1971 when it was discontinued.[3]
The tournament was first established in 1954 when it was held at the American University of Beirut Alumni Tennis Club, Beirut, Lebanon.[2] The tournament was not staged continually with only seven editions held.[3] The tournament continued to be staged annually until 1971 when it was discontinued.[3]
Finals
Men's singles
(incomplete roll)
| Year | Winners | Runners-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| ↓ ILTF World Circuit ↓ | |||
| 1954 | RR event standings.[3] | ||
| 1956 | 6–3, 6–4, 6–2.[3] | ||
| 1957 | 1–6, 9–7, 6–2, 6–2.[3] | ||
| 1958 | 7–5, 2–6, 6–4, 3–6, 7–5.[3] | ||
| 1962 | 7–9, 6–2, 6–2, 6–3.[3] | ||
| 1968 | 5–7, 6–4, 6–3.[3] | ||
| ↓ Open era ↓ | |||
| ↓ ILTF Independent Circuit ↓ | |||
| 1970 | 6–1, 6–0.[3] | ||
| 1971 | 7–5, 7–5, 6–1.[3] | ||
Women's singles
(incomplete roll)
| Year | Winners | Runners-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| ↓ ILTF World Circuit ↓ | |||
| 1954 | 6–2, 6–3.[2] | ||
| 1956 | 6–2, 6–3.[2] | ||
| 1957 | 4–6, 6–2, 6–2.[2] | ||
| ↓ Open era ↓ | |||
| 1970 | 4–6, 6–2, 6–3.[2] | ||
| 1971 | 7–5, 6–4.[2] | ||
Other tournaments
During its run the Beirut International was usually held in mid spring usually April.[2] Another international tournament the Brumana International was held in mid to late summer usually end of July to August, that event was held at the Broumana Country Club.[2]