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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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epa08485674 Alexander Zverev (C) of Germany, Grigor Dimitrov (L) of Bulgaria and Novak Djokovic (R) of Serbia chat after the final match at the Adria Tour tennis tournament in Belgrade, Serbia, 14 June 2020. The Adria Tour will be held until 05 July in a number of Balkan countries. EPA/ANDREJ CUKIC
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US Open's grand plans raise more questions than answers

Despite the USTA's confidence, recent events have shown how easily elaborate plans can fall apart

TennisJune 24, 2020
The former Egyptian handball team captain Lama Elshawarby.
Egypt women’s handball team: 'unseen champions' demand to be heard

Spearheaded by their former captain, a group of players are campaigning for the same rights and sporting privileges as the men's side

Other SportJune 16, 2020
Novak Djokovic has impressed with his basketball skills. AP
Exhibition events fill void during tennis shutdown - but will any stick around?

ATP and WTA Tours have been halted since March due to the coronavirus pandemic and a number of events have popped up in their absence

TennisJune 09, 2020
Rafael Nadal believes peace will prevail in USA. EPA
'Violence creates disasters' - Nadal on protests over George Floyd death

Spaniard sympathises with Americans expressing their pain but is wary of escalating tensions

TennisJune 04, 2020
Rafael Nadal believes older players have experience to recover in time after the enforced break. AP
Nadal wants Tour to resume only after all travel restrictions are lifted

Spaniard believes it's time to consider merging the men's and women's governing bodies

TennisJune 04, 2020
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 07: Doaa Elghobashy of Egypt reacts during the Women's Beach Volleyball preliminary round Pool D match against Laura Ludwig and Kira Walkenhorst of Germany on Day 2 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Beach Volleyball Arena on August 7, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
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Sport and hijab: how Arab athletes are breaking down barriers

Governing bodies must continue to make sure they are creating an inclusive environment for all

Other SportJune 02, 2020
Egyptian tennis player Youssef Hossam received a lifetime ban for committing multiple match-fixing and corruption offences. Iimage supplied by Corinne Dubreuil
Match-fixing: Egypt tennis needs to better educate players

Spate of bans highlights how corruption is rife at lower-ranking events, and that the Egyptian Tennis Federation needs to do more to tackle the problem

TennisMay 19, 2020
Ines Ibbou has made headlines this week for an open letter video addressing inequalities in tennis. Courtesy Ines Ibbou
Ines Ibbou on viral video aimed at Thiem and tennis inequality

Algerian player has received widespread praise from the likes of Venus Williams and Nick Kyrgios, and prompted a response from Algeria's president

TennisMay 11, 2020
(FILES) In this file photo taken on November 25, 2019 members of the esport team Vitality, Simon Weigang (L) and Cedric Thome both of Germany demonstrate their skills on the official esport F1 video game, at the Formula One motor racing Renault F1 Team headquarters in Enstone. Motor sports, which made the bet a few years ago to invest in the esports, are paying dividends thanks to the multiple virtual races which allow them to continue to exist in the days of the coronavirus. / AFP / Philippe LOPEZ
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From tennis to Formula One, the virtual world has entered sports reality

Esports, digital tournaments and online coaching becoming the new normal

TennisMay 05, 2020
Younes El Aynaoui of Morocco in action against Andy Roddick of the USA during the Australian Open Tennis Championships in Melbourne on January 22, 2003. Getty
From Abdelghani to El Aynaoui: Some iconic moments in Arab sporting history

Reem Abulleil pays tribute to some of her favourite heroes in sport

Other SportApril 28, 2020
Serena Williams and Roger Federer. The Swiss star sparked the debate about a joint tour with his comments on social media. AFP
Simona Halep's coach believes merging tours will make tennis healthier

Darren Cahill says it is time tennis had its own commissioner

TennisApril 25, 2020
Roger Federer, pictured with fellow Swiss player Belinda Bencic, said the men's and women's tours should merge in an effort to help lower-level players deal with the financial fallout of the coronavirus crisis. Getty
Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships chief backs Federer's merger plan

Salah Tahlak calls idea to united men's and women's tours a 'no brainer' that 'could be good for tennis'

TennisApril 23, 2020
Switzerland's Roger Federer has caused a frenzy with his suggestion that the men's and women's tennis tours could be merged. AP
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Federer's merger proposal is thrilling but needs to be treated with caution

‘Stronger together’ is a lovely sentiment but Reem Abulleil hopes the women get a fair share

TennisApril 23, 2020
Czech Republic's Karolina Pliskova joked about how often she changes her coach. AFP
Coaching carousel: Why WTA players are changing their teams so often

A rapidly changing competitive women’s circuit is reflected in how players are constantly tinkering to get an edge

TennisApril 21, 2020
Maha Haddioui is the first Moroccan and first Arab to earn playing privileges on the Ladies European Tour. Credit: Maha Haddioui
Maha Haddioui: Morocco's pioneering golfer on inspiring the next generation

Inspired as a youngster during trips to Rabat to watch professional tournaments, the LET player hopes other young sporting talent from the region can emerge after watching the top pros up close

GolfApril 14, 2020
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