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Reem Abulleil

Reem Abulleil

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Reem Abulleil is an Egyptian multimedia journalist and editor with over 14 years of experience covering sport both regionally and internationally. She travels the world covering tennis, F1 and the NBA, while also focusing on Arab athletes across a wide range of sports. Her columns and exclusive interviews provide insight into the happenings on the tennis circuit and shed light on important issues related to sport in the MENA region. Reem is also the host and producer of The National’s Abtal podcast, a series dedicated to Arab athletes and their journeys towards the Paris Olympics.
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Riders of the Israel Premier Tech team compete as people holding Palestinian flags try to disrupt the eleventh stage of the Vuelta a España cycling race, from Bilbao to Bilbao, Spain, Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2025. (AP Photo / Miguel Oses)
CommentAs sport and politics collide at the Vuelta, should Israelis even be competing?

There are growing calls for sporting bodies to impose sanctions in response to the war in Gaza - and plenty of precedents

SportSeptember 04, 2025
Moez Echargui after winning the Porto Open. Photo: Maria Fonseca
Echargui on how shift in mindset helped him surge up ATP rankings at 32

Tunisian set for Grand Slam qualifying debut after winning first Challenger titles of his career and becoming Arab No1

TennisAugust 28, 2025
Jannik Sinner is out to defend his US Open title. AFP
Sinner and Alcaraz renew rivalry, Djokovic chases 25: US Open preview

Final Grand Slam of 2025 gets under way in New York on Sunday

TennisAugust 23, 2025
Emma Raducanu, left, and Carlos Alcaraz are one of 16 teams taking part in the revamped mixed doubles at the 2025 US Open.
US Open: Overhaul of mixed doubles lures top stars and critics too

Revamped tournament sees likes of Raducanu and Alcaraz team up, with semi-finals and final given primetime slots on ESPN

SportAugust 19, 2025
Aryna Sabalenka faced criticism for her comments about Coco Gauff after the French Open final. Getty Images
Sore losers or being authentic? Sabalenka and Osaka should be cut some slack

Tennis stars can't always be expected to be gracious when fronting up to media immediately after an emotional defeat

TennisAugust 11, 2025
Moroccan teenager Karim Bennani won his first match in the Wimbledon boys' tournament. Photo: ITF
Bennani looks to build on Wimbledon experience as career hits crossroads

Moroccan teenager in his last year as junior competitor and must decide whether to turn pro or go to the US for studies and play college tennis

TennisAugust 07, 2025
PHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 25: Tennis player Andy Roddick attends the 2017 Mylan World TeamTennis New York Empire vs Philadelphia Freedoms match at Michael J. Hagan Arena at St. Joseph's University on July 25, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Photo by Gilbert Carrasquillo/Getty Images)
InterviewHow Andy Roddick swapped his racquet for a mic and served up a hit podcast

Former world No1 and hall of famer believes candid interviews with sport's biggest names have helped fill a space in the market

TennisAugust 04, 2025
Morocco's Anass Essayi after qualifying in the 1500m heats. AFP
VideoMoroccan runner Anass Essayi determined to reach pinnacle of athletics

Middle-distance runner admits he does not enjoy the sport, but still wants to utilise his talent to achieve his dreams of winning medals and accolades

SportAugust 01, 2025
Morocco's Anass Essayi during the men's 1500m heat at the 2024 Paris Olympics. AFP
Essayi determined to reach pinnacle of athletics 'even if I don't love it'

Middle-distance runner admits he does not enjoy the sport, but still wants to utilise his talent to achieve his dreams of winning medals and accolades

SportJuly 31, 2025
Ons Jabeur is taking a break from tennis after struggling with injuries and illness for most of the last two years. Getty Images
Jabeur's tennis timeout shows growing need to address problem of player burnout

Tunisian is latest in an increasing number of stars to highlight issue of mental health challenges during relentless schedules

TennisJuly 19, 2025
Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates with the winner's trophy after beating Carlos Alcaraz in the men's Wimbledon final. AFP
Seismic win for Sinner and Swiatek silences doubters: Wimbledon takeaways

Novak Djokovic admits he has to deal with a new reality and why we should embrace the upsets

TennisJuly 14, 2025
Grigor Dimitrov has dropped just one set in three matches at this year's Wimbledon while also notching the 100th Grand Slam win of his career. AFP
Dimitrov focused on having fun against Sinner at Wimbledon after injury blows

Bulgarian has been forced to retire mid-match at both the Australian and French Opens this year but is in good place going into clash with world No 1

TennisJuly 07, 2025
Stefanos Tsitsipas is a two-time Grand Slam finalist, but hasn’t made it past the second round in any of his last five majors. Reuters
Tsitsipas admits tennis future is unclear due to anxiety and fitness struggles

Greek three-time Grand Slam finalist saw his Wimbledon campaign end in the first round due to an ongoing back problem

TennisJuly 01, 2025
Christopher Eubanks had reached a career high of 29, but is now outside the top 100. Getty Images
Christopher Eubanks hopes to ace tennis as a player and broadcaster

American player, competing at Wimbledon, is targeting a return to top 50 while pursuing a commentary and media career

TennisJuly 01, 2025
Ons Jabeur on the practice courts at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon ahead of the Wimbledon Championships, which begins on June 30th. PA
ExclusiveJabeur on Wimbledon, inequality and Gaza: 'People are forgetting'

Tunisian star calls for action in Palestine as she prepares to begin her campaign at SW19

TennisJune 30, 2025
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