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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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Carlos Alcaraz is the two-time defending men's champion at Wimbledon. Reuters
Alcaraz chases history, Gauff eyes rare double: Wimbledon talking points

The third Grand Slam of the year gets under way on Monday

TennisJune 29, 2025
Emma Raducanu is ranked No 38 in the world, making her one of the highest-ranked non-seeds in the draw. Reuters
Raducanu, Vondrousova, Cilic and other unseeded players to avoid at Wimbledon

The draw for the opening round of the Championships takes place Friday - and there are plenty of potential banana skins

TennisJune 26, 2025
YANQING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 09: Manon Ouaiss of Team Lebanon skis during the Women's Slalom Run 1 on day five of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games at National Alpine Ski Centre on February 09, 2022 in Yanqing, China. (Photo by Tom Pennington / Getty Images)
Lebanese skier wants to see more Arab athletes alongside her at Winter Olympics

Versatile athlete - who also won bronze at the World 2024 Muay Thai Championships - has set her sights on representing her country in boxing at the 2028 LA Games

SportJune 25, 2025
Hady Habib in action at the Qatar Open in February 2025 in Doha, Qatar. Getty Images
Rain can't dampen Hady Habib's mood as he attempts to qualify for Wimbledon

Ahead of his first attempt at qualifying at SW19, the 26-year-old took part in a Challenger tournament in Ilkley, a Yorkshire spa town, where the weather inevitably played its part

SportJune 18, 2025
In this handout photograph released by French Tennis Federation (FFT) on June 9, 2025, Spain's Carlos Alcaraz poses with the trophy in the locker room, after victory in the men's singles final match against Italy's Jannik Sinner on day 15 of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on June 8, 2025. After producing one of the greatest Grand Slam finals of all time, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner served an explicit reminder they are the two main forces set to reign in men's tennis for years to come. In the first French Open final in more than three decades between two players aged 23 or under, Alcaraz and Sinner delivered undoubtedly the most electrifying chapter in an increasingly captivating rivalry. It was the first time the pair had met in a Grand Slam final and it didn't disappoint, with twists and turns, high drama and outrageous shot-making from start to finish. (Photo by Clément MAHOUDEAU / French Tennis Federation -FFT / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / FRENCH TENNIS FEDERATION - FFT ROLAND GARROS 2025 / CLEMENT MAHOUDEAU" - HANDOUT - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS
Alcaraz v Sinner French Open final epic shows that tennis future looks bright

In women's showpiece Coco Gauff showed maturity beyond her years to triumph at Roland Garros

TennisJune 09, 2025
Stefanos Tsitsipas, left, and Casper Ruud have both been critical of the ATP's ranking system and bonus pool scheme. Getty Images
Tennis stars reveal welfare fears: Playing while injured and 'rat race' rankings

Raducanu, Jabeur, Ruud and Tsitsipas among those to have struggled with external pressures that influence their decision-making and careers

TennisJune 04, 2025
Egypt's Nour El Sherbini, right, could soon be considered the greatest squash player of all time. SCMP
Egypt's El Sherbini calm and focused on her path to becoming the greatest

Squash star reflects on record-equalling eighth world title and targets 2028 Olympics

SportJune 02, 2025
Russia's Mirra Andreeva reacts during her women's single match against Czech Republic’s Linda Noskova at the WTA Rome Open tennis tournament at Foro Italico in Rome, Italy on May 11, 2025. (Photo by PIERO CRUCIATTI / AFP)
Andreeva on her historic Dubai win and being inspired by Snoop Dogg and LeBron

Russian teenager heads into French Open ranked a career-high No 6 in the world and considered a potential title winner at Roland Garros

TennisMay 26, 2025
Coco Gauff was among the top players present at crunch talks with Grand Slam bosses in Paris. AFP
Top tennis stars hold showdown talks with Grand Slam bosses at French Open

Leading players demand action on prize money and welfare in meeting ahead of Roland Garros

TennisMay 23, 2025
Jannik Sinner, left, and Carlos Alcaraz are the top seeds in Paris. EPA
Roland Garros: Alcaraz and Sinner on collision course and tough path for Swiatek

Top tennis stars head to Paris with French Open set to get under way this Sunday

TennisMay 23, 2025
Miral Qassis joined FC Masar, a team that play in the top tier of women's football in Egypt, from Zamalek in February. All photos: FC Masar
History maker Miral Qassis aims to put Palestine women's football on the map

Bethlehem native scored the penalty that secured a first football trophy for her country. She tells The National about her passion for the game and how a move to Egypt offered her safety and opportunity

FootballMay 19, 2025
Coco Gauff, sporting her New Balance x Miu Miu apparel, plays a forehand to Magda Linette in Rome. AFP
Building an empire: Coco Gauff merges tennis, fashion and business

World's highest-paid female athlete of 2024 last week launched a collection with New Balance and Miu Miu as one of her many commercial ventures

TennisMay 12, 2025
Aryna Sabalenka is world No 1 and a three-time Grand Slam champion. Getty Images
Sabalenka on ‘accept, learn, and move on’ mantra and Swiatek's struggles

World No 1 is in superb form having reached six finals from eight tournaments contested this year

TennisMay 08, 2025
Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas has not made it past the quarter-finals in any of the last five tournaments, including the Madrid Open. Reuters
Tsitsipas has 'no confidence in my forehand' after Madrid defeat

Greek has been struggling since winning in Dubai earlier in the year

TennisApril 30, 2025
Clay is spread on an outside court during day seven of the Mutua Madrid Open at La Caja Magica on April 28, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. Getty images
How Madrid Open survived Spain's power cut

It was a challenging day for many, while some tennis stars saw it as a humbling experience

TennisApril 29, 2025
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