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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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Aziz Dougaz will start his Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships campaign against Zizou Bergs. Photo: DDF Tennis
ExclusiveTunisia’s Dougaz on Grand Slam debut and playing in Dubai

The 27-year-old was one of two Arab players, along with Lebanon’s Hady Habib, who reached main draw of Australian Open

TennisFebruary 24, 2025
Reem Abulleil
Russia's Mirra Andreeva is presented the winner's trophy by Sheikha Latifa after the Dubai Duty-Free Tennis Championship final match in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. (AP Photo / Altaf Qadri)
Andreeva creates history with Dubai title win

Russian becomes youngest WTA 1000 champion on Saturday

TennisFebruary 22, 2025
Reem Abulleil
Lebanese tennis player Hady Habib. Photo: Hady Habib
Lebanon’s Habib and Tunisian Dougaz get Dubai tennis wildcards

Daniil Medvedev top seed at ATP tournament that begins this week

TennisFebruary 22, 2025
Reem Abulleil
Mirra Andreeva celebrates victory over Elena Rybakina at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. Getty Images
Andreeva upsets Rybakina to continue dream run in Dubai

Russian teenager is youngest to reach WTA 1000 final and will face Tauson on Saturday

TennisFebruary 21, 2025
Reem Abulleil
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 19: Aryna Sabalenka reacts while playing against Clara Tauson of Denmark in their third round match during day four of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, part of the Hologic WTA Tour at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium on February 19, 2025 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Christopher Pike / Getty Images)
'I'm not that hungry': Sabalenka makes stark admission after Dubai exit

World No 1 says a lack of desire was behind her last-16 defeat to Clara Tauson

TennisFebruary 20, 2025
Reem Abulleil
Emma Raducanu, left, has received words of support from Iga Swiatek, right, following Tuesday's incident in Dubai. AFP
Swiatek calls on WTA to ‘keep us safe’ in wake of Raducanu incident

British star was targeted by man who ‘exhibited fixated behaviour’ at tournament in UAE

TennisFebruary 19, 2025
Reem Abulleil
Sorana Cirstea of Romania defeated Daria Kasatkina in the first round of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Monday. Getty Images
Cirstea wants to ‘enjoy every moment’ at Dubai Tennis Championships

Dubai-based Romanian has great memories in UAE, including meeting the late Diego Maradona

TennisFebruary 18, 2025
Reem Abulleil
Emma Raducanu celebrates after beating Maria Sakkari in straight sets at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. Reuters
Raducanu ‘really proud’ after returning to winning ways in Dubai

Briton ends losing streak and will now face Karolina Muchova in next round

TennisFebruary 17, 2025
Reem Abulleil
Iga Swiatek is in the UAE for the Dubai Tennis Championships. EPA
Swiatek says WTA’s decision to ban Rybakina coach should be respected

Independent investigation into Stefano Vukov’s potential breach of the Code of Conduct has concluded and that his suspension remains in place

SportFebruary 17, 2025
Reem Abulleil
Jessica Pegula says anti-doping rules are inconsistent in tennis. Getty Images
Pegula wary of ‘completely broken’ anti-doping system

Speaking ahead of Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, top-ranked Sabalenka also says there is lack of trust in rules

TennisFebruary 16, 2025
Reem Abulleil
Sorana Cirstea,WTA Player. Victor Besa / The National and Anna Kalinskaya, WTA Player. Victor Besa / The National
Anna Kalinskaya ‘positive and excited’ about Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships

Russian enjoyed remarkable run in tournament last year and is hopeful of an even better 2025

TennisFebruary 15, 2025
Reem Abulleil
HUDAYRIYAT ISLAND, ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 12: Two-time WSL champion Filipe Toledo of Brazil is just one of the elite surfers competing at the Surf Abu Dhabi Pro at Hudayriyat Island. Photo: World Surf League
New sporting wave breaks in Abu Dhabi as world’s best surfers are put to the test

The World Surf League is in town for its first ever Middle East event - in the 75,000 square-metre wave pool on Hudayriyat Island

WeekendFebruary 14, 2025
Reem Abulleil
Aryna Sabalenka, left, after losing to Madison Keys in the Australian Open final. AFP
Sabalenka shifts focus to Qatar after Australian Open disappointment

World No 1 was denied third Melbourne title by Maddison Keys

TennisFebruary 09, 2025
Reem Abulleil
Tennis - WTA 500 - Abu Dhabi Open - International Tennis Centre, Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - February 8, 2025 Switzerland's Belinda Bencic and daughter Bella celebrate with a trophy after winning her final match against Ashlyn Krueger of the U. S. REUTERS / Amr Alfiky
Bencic fights back to beat Krueger and claim Abu Dhabi Open crown

Swiss says win winning her first title since returning from maternity leave is ‘mini dream come true’

TennisFebruary 08, 2025
Reem Abulleil
Belinda Bencic of Switzerland in action during her semi-finals match against Elena Rybakina. EPA
Bencic stuns Rybakina to set up final against Krueger in Abu Dhabi

Swiss player roars back from a set down to reach first major final since returning from maternity leave

TennisFebruary 07, 2025
Reem Abulleil
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