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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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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)
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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
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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
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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
Alexandra Eala during her win against Viktoriya Tomova during their qualifier at the Madrid Open. EPA
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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