Lebanon International Championships


The Lebanon International Championships also known as the Beirut International or the Beirut Spring Tournament 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.

History

The tournament was first established in 1954 when it was held at the American University of Beirut Alumni Tennis Club, Beirut, Lebanon. The tournament was not staged continually with only seven editions held. The tournament continued to be staged annually until 1971 when it was discontinued.

Other tournaments

During its run the Beirut International was usually held in mid spring usually April. 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.