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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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Tennis - WTA Finals - King Saud University Indoor Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - November 8, 2024 Coco Gauff of the U. S. reacts during her women's singles semi final match against Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka REUTERS / Aleksandra Szmigiel
WTA Finals: Gauff powers past Sabalenka to set up title battle with Zheng in Riyadh

American stuns world number one in Saudi Arabia after Chinese star beats Krejcikova in opening semi-final clash

TennisNovember 08, 2024
Reem Abulleil
Czech Republic's Barbora Krejcikova celebrates after winning a point against Coco Gauff in Riyadh. AFP
WTA Finals: Krejcikova beats Gauff to seal semi-final spot and eliminate Swiatek

Czech player grinds out victory against American as final four takes shape in Riyadh

TennisNovember 07, 2024
Reem Abulleil
Zheng Qinwen celebrates after beating Jasmine Paolini at the WTA Finals Championship in Riyadh on November 6, 2024. AFP
Zheng thrashes Paolini to seal WTA Finals last-four spot

Chinese Olympic gold medal winner powers past Italian 6-1, 6-1 in 67 minutes

TennisNovember 06, 2024
Reem Abulleil
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - NOVEMBER 05: Coco Gauff of the United States celebrates a point against Iga Swiatek of Poland in their round robin singles match during Day 4 of the 2024 WTA Finals Riyadh as part of the Hologic WTA Tour at King Saud University Indoor Arena on November 05, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Clive Brunskill / Getty Images)
Gauff reaches last four of WTA Finals after Swiatek win

American triumphs 6-3, 6-4 in Riyadh as Barbora Krejcikova ends Jessica Pegula’s semi-final hopes

TennisNovember 05, 2024
Reem Abulleil
Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka greets supporters after winning her women's singles tennis match against Italy's Jasmine Paolini at the WTA Finals Championship in Riyadh on November 4, 2024. (Photo by Fayez NURELDINE / AFP)
Sabalenka reaches last four of WTA Finals after win against Paolini

Belarusian top seed advances after 6-3, 7-5 victory over Italian as Zheng beats Rybakina

TennisNovember 04, 2024
Reem Abulleil
Tennis - WTA Finals - King Saud University Indoor Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - November 3, 2024 Poland's Iga Swiatek reacts during her women's singles group stage match against Czech Republic's Barbora Krejcikova REUTERS / Aleksandra Szmigiel
Swiatek begins defence of WTA Finals crown with win over Krejcikova

Second seed battles back from set down to triumph 4-6, 7-5, 6-2 in Riyadh as American beats compatriot 6-3, 6-2

TennisNovember 03, 2024
Reem Abulleil
Coco Gauff at King Saud University Indoor Arena ahead of WTA Finals in Riyadh. Getty Images
ExclusiveGauff on dealing with criticism and the WTA Finals in Riyadh

American star talks to The National about evolving as a player as she competes in Saudi Arabia

TennisNovember 03, 2024
Reem Abulleil
Aryna Sabalenka in action during her group stage match against Zheng Qinwen at the WTA Finals in Riyadh. EPA
Sabalenka sweeps aside Zheng to make winning start to WTA Finals in Riyadh

World number one in good touch as Saudi Arabia hosts its first professional women's tennis tournament

TennisNovember 02, 2024
Reem Abulleil
WTA Finals tournament director Garbine Muguruza. Photo Saudi Tennis Federation
ExclusiveMuguruza's journey from winning WTA Finals to running the show

Former world No 1 talks to The National about challenges of being tournament director for Riyadh event, moving on from her playing days, and drawing inspiration from greats

TennisOctober 29, 2024
Reem Abulleil
Jessica Pegula is currently ranked No 4 in the world. EPA
ExclusivePegula aims to end year on high at 'groundbreaking' WTA Finals

American has sealed place in season-ending tournament for third year in row despite injury-hit campaign

TennisOctober 17, 2024
Reem Abulleil
NBA Boston Celtics SR Clinic. Credit: NBAE / Getty Images
NBA Abu Dhabi Games: Adam Silver excited to strengthen links with Gulf

Association's commissioner says there are talks to bring women's teams to region after success of Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets showdown

SportOctober 16, 2024
Reem Abulleil
Kevin Garnett during half time. Victor Besa / The National
ExclusiveGarnett on NBA's Abu Dhabi journey and path ahead for Tatum

The veteran witnessed a star-studded third staging of the NBA Abu Dhabi Games and said he wants to be part of the growth of the game in the region

SportOctober 08, 2024
Reem Abulleil
Jayson Tatum of Boston Celtics in action during the NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2024 second pre-season game against Denver Nuggets in Abu Dhabi. EPAT
NBA Abu Dhabi: Boston Celtics beat Denver Nuggets to wrap up pre-season

Celtics wrapped up their pre-season trip in Abu Dhabi on Sunday with a 130-104 victory at Etihad Arena

SportOctober 07, 2024
Reem Abulleil
Basketball - NBA - Pre-Season Game - Boston Celtics v Denver Nuggets - Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - October 4, 2024 Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic REUTERS / Rula Rouhana
Denver stumble but Westbrook glad to team up with 'unique' Jokic

Reigning champions Boston Celtics secure 107-103 victory in star-studded pre-season opener in Friday

SportOctober 04, 2024
Reem Abulleil
Basketball - NBA - Boston Celtic's and Denver Nuggets Practice - Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - October 3, 2024 Boston Celtic's Jason Tatum during practice REUTERS / Amr Alfiky
ExclusiveTatum 'chasing greatness' as Celtics gear up for title defence in UAE

After securing NBA championship, Olympic gold and a record contract, star forward wants to raise the bar even higher

SportOctober 04, 2024
Reem Abulleil
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