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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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Alexandra Eala during her win against Viktoriya Tomova during their qualifier at the Madrid Open. EPA
Alex Eala on staying grounded and shout-outs from Manny Pacquaio

Teenager has risen up the ranks following a run to the Miami semi-finals. She hopes to keep up the momentum in Madrid

TennisApril 24, 2025
Farida Osman was delighted to hear that her preferred 50m fly event will be included at the LA Olympics. Getty Images
Egyptian swimmers handed Olympics boost after 50m butterfly inclusion

Decision to add more sprint events can 'change landscape of the sport' with six new medal events added to programme

SportApril 21, 2025
Kristaps Porzingis believes the Boston Celtics are peaking at the right time ahead of the playoffs. Getty Images
Porzingis aims to tackle NBA playoffs 'the Boston Celtics way'

Defending champions' Latvian centre says team is finding its groove at the right time

SportApril 17, 2025
Outgoing ATP CEO Massimo Calvelli said the Saudi Tennis Federation has done an 'amazing job' at promoting tennis in schools in the country. AFP
ATP 'committed' to bringing Masters 1000 event to Saudi 'potentially from 2028'

Departing CEO Massimo Calvelli in discussion with PIF regarding 'incredible opportunity' to add to kingdom's growing portfolio

TennisApril 15, 2025
MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 30: Daniil Medvedev of Russia has a drink in his match against Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan during the Mutua Madrid Open 2024, ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000, tournament celebrated at Caja Magica on April 30, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo By Irina R. Hipolito/Europa Press via Getty Images)
ExclusiveTop tennis stars reveal ‘paranoia’ over taking contaminated supplements

Medvedev, Jabeur and Sabalenka among those to admit fears to The National in wake of high-profile doping cases

TennisMarch 25, 2025
Athletes Commission chair and IOC member Kirsty Coventry is one of seven candidates bidding for the IOC presidency. Reuters
Africa’s most decorated Olympian aims to be first female IOC president

The Zimbabwean aims to protect athletes and improve gender equality

SportMarch 17, 2025
Mar 7, 2025; Indian Wells, CA, USA; Caroline Garcia (FRA) hits a ball against Iga Swiatek (POL) at Indian Well Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images
ExclusiveGarcia on enjoying her achievements and dealing with highs and lows of tour

Frenchwoman talks to The National about hitting the reset button and cutting ties with her father as her coach

TennisMarch 12, 2025
Matteo Berrettini in action during his last-16 match against Australia's Christopher O'Connell. Reuters
ExclusiveMatteo Berrettini ‘enjoying time on court’ as he sets up Tsitsipas clash

Italian’s return to the Middle East has seen him reach last eight in Doha and Dubai

TennisFebruary 27, 2025
Andrey Rublev arrives in Dubai on the back of winning the Qatar Open title. AP
Rublev moving in right direction after feeling ‘completely lost’

Ahead of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, Russian reveals he had to work really hard on improving his mental health

TennisFebruary 24, 2025
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
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
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
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
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
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
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