When 26-year-old Hady Habib stepped out onto court thirteen at Melbourne Park on Sunday, he was already making history even before defeating his opponent. Later today, he will face the world No 14, Ugo Humbert, in the second round of the Australian Open.
Nour Haydar speaks to the trailblazing tennis player about how his success has been a source of celebration for Lebanese Australians and his family at home, who have endured months of war and devastation