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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Coco Gauff with the Billie Jean King Trophy after her victory at the 2024 WTA Finals in Riyadh. Getty Images
WTA boss Archer: Growth of women's tennis can be 'transformational' in region

WTA's CEO tells The National that Saudi Arabia's ambitious plans align with the vision of the governing body

TennisFebruary 07, 2025
Paula Badosa starts her Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open campaign against Linda Noskova. Antonie Robertson / The National
ExclusiveBadosa on injury nightmare and reaching Grand Slam semi-final

Spaniard was close to retiring from tennis due to chronic back problem but has fought her way back into world’s top 10 and ready to show her best in Abu Dhabi

TennisFebruary 05, 2025
Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open. WTA 500. Player Ons Jabeur. Antonie Robertson/The National
ExclusiveJabeur: Abu Dhabi and Middle East ‘most important part of the tour for me’

Tunisian trailblazer says tournaments like Mubadala Open can help inspire the next generation of Arab players

TennisFebruary 03, 2025
World No 5 Elena Rybakina was knocked out in the fourth round of the Australian Open. Reuters
Abu Dhabi Open defending champion Rybakina takes aim at WTA over coach ban

Russian-born Kazakhstani adds Davide Sanguinetti to her coaching staff while reiterating her frustration at absence of Stefano Vukov

TennisFebruary 03, 2025
Emma Raducanu has taken a wild card into the WTA 500 tournament in Abu Dhabi this week. PA
ExclusiveRaducanu on search for a new coach, life on tour and Abu Dhabi

British star to face Marketa Vondrousova in first round of the Mubadala Open

TennisFebruary 02, 2025
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