[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] (incomplete roll) (incomplete roll) 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.