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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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Germany's Alexander Zverev holds the French Open trophy after defeating Italy's Flavio Cobolli in the final at Roland Garros. AFP
French Open chaos: Zverev and Andreeva prevail at wildest Grand Slam in years

Heatwave, protests and upsets made it one of the most memorable tournaments of recent times

TennisJune 08, 2026
Mohamed Salah had an indifferent Afcon but will look to shine on the global stage this summer. Reuters
Play01:26
Egypt World Cup talking points: Mohamed Salah's last hurrah

A fourth global finals for the Pharaohs offers genuine hope of a maiden win

FootballJune 02, 2026
Serbia's Novak Djokovic after his shock defeat to Brazil's Joao Fonseca in Paris. AFP
French Open: No Alcaraz, Sinner or Djokovic as chaos reigns at Roland Garros

Top male players all out of contention in Paris resulting in marathon matches as potential winners feel the weight of opportunity

TennisMay 31, 2026
Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, left, with Soufiane Rahimi during a friendly against Paraguay in France in March. Getty Images
Play01:24
Morocco World Cup talking points: Atlas Lions have high hopes of 2022 repeat

New faces, along with stars like Achraf Hakimi and Yassine Bounou, tasked with maintaining great record at major tournaments

FootballMay 29, 2026
Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine hits a backhand during her first round match against Oksana Selekhmeteva at the French Open. EPA
Marta Kostyuk: Coping with Ukraine war, emotions and French Open expectations

No15 seed received image hours before her first match at Roland Garros of damage caused by Russian missile just 100 metres from where her family were staying in Kyiv

TennisMay 26, 2026
Jannik Sinner has won all three of this year's Masters 1000 titles leading up to the French Open. Getty Images
French Open talking points: Sinner looks untouchable, women's draw wide open

Farewells for Wawrinka and Monfils while Qinwen hopes to revive Paris memories

TennisMay 25, 2026
Mayar Sherif hit a career-high ranking of No 31 in the world three years ago. Photo : Cedric Lecocq / FFT
Exclusive'Something clicked': Sherif rediscovers belief in French Open qualification run

Egyptian player finds form after season of struggles and will take on Hungarian Galfi in opening round at Roland Garros

TennisMay 23, 2026
Egyptian squash champion Amina Orfi. Photo: PSA Tour
Play01:44
ExclusiveAmina Orfi – Egypt's unapologetic squash world champion

Teen star talks about facing Nour El Sherbini, being misunderstood, and dreams of becoming world No 1

SportMay 20, 2026
Alexandra Eala in action against Elena Rybakina at the Rome Masters. Getty Images
Filipina favourite Eala balancing hype and ambition on WTA Tour

Her first full clay-court campaign has brought fresh challenges and growing expectations

TennisMay 14, 2026
Coco Gauff holds the Coupe Suzanne Lenglen trophy after winning the 2025 French Open. Gauff is among a group of leading players unhappy with the 2026 Roland Garros prize money. Getty Images
WTA and ATP stars take aim at Grand Slams over 'lack of progress' on pay issues

Players group issues joint statement expressing frustration at recently-announced Roland Garros prize money and lack of response to key demands made one year ago

TennisMay 04, 2026
Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, the PIF, has no intention of ditching its plans to hold a new Masters 1000 tournament in the Kingdom starting 2028. AFP
Saudi Arabia committed to new ATP tennis event as investments scaled back

News comes after PIF pulled funding for LIV Golf at end of 2026 and WTA Finals set to leave Kingdom after this year

TennisMay 01, 2026
Andrey Rublev in action against Arthur Fils during Sunday's final of the Barcelona Open with the logo of a betting company visible in the background. Getty Images
Play02:13
Tennis goes all in on gambling sponsorship but players bear brunt of online hate

As tours and tournaments rush to sign lucrative sponsorship deals with betting companies, disgruntled punters target athletes with shocking levels of vitriol on social media

TennisApril 24, 2026
Salah's Liverpool exit: Slot blamed in Egypt, fans hope he picks Europe over SPL

Egyptian football figures and pundits have their say as speculation mounts over legendary forward's next move

FootballApril 09, 2026
Jannik Sinner is looking to become the first man since Novak Djokovic in 2015 to win the opening three Masters 1000 tournaments of the season. Reuters
Sinner’s winning streak puts Alcaraz’s No 1 spot under threat

Aryna Sabalenka looks to extend her dominance and Iga Swiatek seeks a reset

TennisApril 06, 2026
Former player Fatma Al Nabhani of Oman, centre, was one of the beneficiaries of the WTA Coaches Program. Photo: Jimmie48/WTA
Play01:15
WTA initiative aims to reshape coaching landscape for Arab women

Coach Inclusion Programme invited five candidates to shadow mentors, including Ons Jabeur's coach Issam Jellali

TennisMarch 31, 2026
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