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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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Mayar SHERIF (EGY) plays Akiko OMAE (JPN) in their round 1 match, on court 1 in the Australian Open 2021 Women’s Qualifying, at Dubai Tennis Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Monday, January 11, 2021. Tennis Australia Photo by Jorge Ferrari
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Olympic Dreams: Mayar Sherif ready to make her mark in Tokyo and beyond

Exclusive interview: 'I’m trying as much as possible to reach the highest level possible until I get to the Olympics'

TennisFebruary 19, 2021
Aslan Karatsev is into the Australian Open quarter-finals. AFP
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Australian Open Week One diary: Highs and lows from Melbourne Park

Reem Abulleil picks out the best matches, dramatic comebacks, and memorable quotes from the first three rounds

TennisFebruary 15, 2021
Phoenix Suns forward Abdel Nader (11) battles Oklahoma City Thunder guard Hamidou Diallo for the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
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Abdel Nader: Egypt's NBA trailblazer determined to shine for Phoenix Suns

The second ever Egyptian to play in the NBA speaks to Reem Abulleil about moving to the US as a child, overcoming challenges, and his focus on the future

February 07, 2021
Egypt's right winger Mohammad Sanad attempts a shot during the 2021 World Men's Handball Championship match between Group IV teams Slovenia and Egypt at the Cairo Stadium Sports Hall in the Egyptian capital on January 24, 2021. / AFP / POOL / MOHAMED ABD EL GHANY
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Valiant defeats not enough for Egypt after handball championship near-miss

With the Olympics six months away, the Pharaohs believe they can fight for the podium in Tokyo

Other SportFebruary 02, 2021
Egypt's Mayar Sherif is among the players attempting to qualify for the Australian Open in unusual circumstances. Courtesy Tennis Australia
Australian Open qualifying a unique challenge for all involved

Players are in the Middle East attempting to reach the main draw of the season's first Grand Slam amid an ongoing pandemic

TennisJanuary 11, 2021
Soccer Football - Premier League - Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - December 16, 2020 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their first goal with Roberto Firmino Pool via REUTERS/Peter Powell EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club /league/player publications. Please contact your account representative for further details.
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Salah, Khalaf and the 10 Arab male athletes to watch out for in 2021

From footballers chasing championships to Olympians and Paralympians focused on gold in Tokyo, it is set up to be an exciting year

Other SportJanuary 07, 2021
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Reporter: John McAuley: Ons Jabeur celebrates a point in the game between Ons Jabeur and Alison Riske in the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship. Monday, February 17th, 2020. Dubai Duty Free Tennis stadium, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Jabeur, Al Senaani and the 10 Arab female athletes set to shine in 2021

From tennis players with major goals to Olympians and Paralympians ready to take on the world in Tokyo, 2021 looks set to be a big year

Other SportJanuary 07, 2021
The Zayed Sports City International Tennis Centre has played host to the Mubadala World Tennis Championships since 2009. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Abu Dhabi leads the way as a safe destination to host major events

UAE capital to host Abu Dhabi WTA Women’s Tennis Open from January 5-13

TennisDecember 23, 2020
Rafael Nadal knows his achievements in tennis have paled in comparison with the hardships others have suffered during the coronavirus crisis. EPA
Nadal keeping things in perspective - the ATP Alternative Awards

Ahead of the official men's tour awards, we pick out some offbeat winners in a Covid-19 disrupted season

TennisDecember 15, 2020
Japan's Naomi Osaka wore masks highlighting social justice issues in America throughout this year's US Open. AFP
Osaka's fight for social justice to Muguruza daredevil exploits: the WTA Alternative Awards ceremony

Ahead of the official women's tour awards, we pick out some offbeat winners in a covid-19 disrupted season

TennisDecember 08, 2020
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 22: Daniil Medvedev of Russia sits on his bench after winning his singles final match against Dominic Thiem of Austria during day eight of the Nitto ATP World Tour Finals at The O2 Arena on November 22, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
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Bubble fatigue, fluid season and other challenges facing tennis in 2021

Old guard should expect another attempt by next generation to dethrone them

TennisNovember 28, 2020
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 22: Daniil Medvedev of Russia poses with the winners trophy and Dominic Thiem of Austria poses with runners up plate after their singles final match during day eight of the Nitto ATP World Tour Finals at The O2 Arena on November 22, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
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Medvedev and Thiem show at ATP Finals that Big Three's reign is finally being challenged

Russian's victory over reigning US Open champion in London suggests that while Djokovic, Nadal and Federer are far from finished, there is a new generation coming through fast

TennisNovember 24, 2020
Gael Monfils and Andy Murray on their Twitch stream. Courtesy Gael Monfils / Twitch.
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Monfils leads a Twitch revolution as tennis aims to reach younger audience

Frenchman's success on social media platform lands him daily show for ATP Finals and offers glimpse of the future

TennisNovember 17, 2020
Farida Salem, far left top row, has been nominated for a coaching job with the national team and is the founder and director of Empower Football Academy. Courtesy Farida Salem
From Sherif to football's revival: Egypt take big strides in female sport

With a tennis star on the rise and plenty of investment in the national football team setup, Egypt looks to a bright future for women's sport

Other SportNovember 10, 2020
Victoria Azarenka wraps up warm during her French Open first round match against Danka Kovinic. Reuters
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Finishing WTA Tour an achievement, but still more problems to solve

Players talk about their quick turnaround time, travel woes, missing fans and how it's unfeasible to play an entire year under Covid-19 protocols

TennisOctober 27, 2020
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