Reem Abulleil

Reem Abulleil looks at the many issues facing tennis authorities during the shutdown and speaks to those on the inside about what can be done to prevent such a situation arising in the future

In her latest column, tennis correspondent Reem Abulleil offers her thoughts on the decision to call off the grass court Grand Slam

The first female Emirati swimmer at a Games tells Reem Abulleil how she wants to make a comeback in the pool

Distance swimmer Ahmed Akram says he's sad, bored and unable to train

Middle distance athlete believes year-long delay will open opportunities

Reem Abulleil joins The National with a new weekly column. Here she looks at an uncertain future as sport comes to a standstill

In a revealing interview with The National in Dubai, the Russian-born player talks about his love-hate relationship with tennis, rising up the world rankings and avoiding burnout

Spotlight will also be on the new Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin

As sport enters another pivotal year in 2020, athletes from across the Gulf will be looking to make their mark on the big stage.

Winning title last year helped Swiss relaunch career after injury woes and finish campaign as WTA’s Comeback Player of the Year

First Egyptian to win a Challenger title since 1996 moves up world rankings

Spanish superstar opens up about the future as he launches tennis academy in Kuwait City

Spanish giant determined to develop a new stream of talent with academy in Kuwait City

The Russian-born American champion – backed by her devoted father and coach, Alex – insists that 'no matter what people said, we always believed and we just achieved it'

After struggling for years, Tunisian becomes the first Arab woman to reach the quarter-finals of a Grand Slam