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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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Mohamed Safwat, pictured during the 2018 French Open, has now qualified for two grand slam main draws. Alessandra Tarantino / AP Photo
Safwat urges Egyptians to follow dreams after making history at Australian Open

The 29-year-old from Mansoura is first Egyptian since Ismail El Shafei in 1978 to feature in the main draw at Melbourne Park

TennisJanuary 18, 2020
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MAY 18: Rababe Arafi of Morocco celebrates after winning the Women 1500m Final of the 2019 IAAF Diamond League at Shanghai Stadium on May 18, 2019 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)
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Jabeur, Arafi and Lari: 10 Arab sportswomen to watch out for in 2020

From tennis and squash players to figure skaters and Olympians, Arab sportswomen promise to make their mark in 2020

Other SportDecember 31, 2019
Egypt's Mohamed Salah will be looking to make 2020 another huge year for Liverpool and his country. Reuters
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Salah, Mabkhout and other Arab sportsmen to watch out for in 2020

Footballers, Olympians, cyclists and many more athletes from the Arab world are promising big things in the new year

FootballDecember 31, 2019
Mayar Sherif embarked on a 26-match winning run which included 45 sets in a row.
Mayar Sherif: Egyptian tennis trailblazer on the career fast-track

The 23-year-old has shot up the world rankings over the past year and is aiming to continue her sharp rise

TennisDecember 11, 2019
MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 24: (L-R) Marcel Granollers, Feliciano Lopez, Pablo Carreno Busta, Roberto Bautista Agut and Rafael Nadal celebrate with the trophy following their victory over Canada during Day Seven of the 2019 Davis Cup at La Caja Magica on November 24, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***
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The revamped Davis Cup: intense, emotional ... and a work in progress

Rafael Nadal inspired Spain to glory on home turf in Madrid and while there was much to praise about the event, there is also plenty of scope for improvement

TennisNovember 26, 2019
Karim-Mohamed Maamoun. Courtesy Mohamed Saeed
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Karim-Mohamed Maamoun on living with diabetes as a pro tennis player

Egypt's No 2 on how he has changed from being ashamed and hiding the condition to sharing his story and helping others pursue their dreams

TennisNovember 13, 2019
Bianca Andreescu at the WTA Finals official gala in Shenzhen, China. Getty
US Open champion Bianca Andreescu: 'I really think I was born to play this sport'

Canadian has had a whirlwind year and is unfazed by being the only teenager in the WTA Finals line-up

TennisOctober 27, 2019
Elina Svitolina has reached her second consecutive grand slam semi-final, at the US Open, where she next faces Serena Williams. Reuters
Elina Svitolina interview: Back to her best and looking to halt Serena's charge

The Ukrainian plays her second consecutive grand slam semi-final on Thursday when she faces the American in the US Open

TennisSeptember 05, 2019
Belinda Bencic reached the quarter-finals of the US Open five years ago when she was just 17. EPA
Belinda Bencic Q&A: Dubai champion aims to create more happy memories at US Open

Reem Abulleil speaks to the world No 12 ahead of the US Open in New York City

TennisAugust 27, 2019
Cori "Coco" Gauff, of the United States, jokes around during an exhibition match against Ashleigh Barty, of Australia, at the Winston-Salem Open tennis tournament Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019, in Winston-Salem, N.C. Gauff won the match in a super tie break 6-4, 2-6 (10-8). (Andrew Dye/The Winston-Salem Journal via AP)
Cori Gauff's rapid rise sparks new debate over Age Eligibility Rule in tennis

Rafael Nadal and Belinda Bencic share their views on how the sport is trying to prevent young stars from suffering burnout

TennisAugust 26, 2019
Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 13, 2019 Romania's Simona Halep poses with the trophy as she celebrates after winning the final against Serena Williams of the U.S. Ben Curtis/Pool via REUTERS
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Simona Halep's new 'chilled' approach allowed her to blast away Serena Williams

The Romanian took less than an hour to dispatch the 23-time grand slam winner in the Wimbledon final on Saturday

TennisJuly 15, 2019
From the highs of winning the US Open and Australian Open back-to-back, Naomi Osaka is enduring her first tough spell since moving up to the elite of women's tennis. Reuters
A surge to the summit followed by a sudden slump - what has gone wrong for Naomi Osaka?

She shot to superstardom after winning the US and Australian Open titles, but has since struggled with the weight of expectations as a leading light on the WTA Tour

TennisJuly 07, 2019
Cori Gauff makes her debut in the first round of a grand slam tournament at Wimbledon on Monday. Getty
Cori Gauff 'feeling blessed' to be making Wimbledon history at age of 15

The teenager faces Venus Williams in the first round after becoming youngest player to come through qualifying at SW19

TennisJune 30, 2019
Women's French Open champion Ashleigh Barty celebrates with the French Open trophy. Getty
Ashleigh Barty: the journey from Big Bash League to French Open winner

The Australian reflects on her rise up to world No 2 in the women's rankings in 2019

TennisJune 10, 2019
Rafael Nadal celebrates with the French Open trophy for a 12th time after beating Dominic Thiem in Sunday's final. Getty Images
Nadal can follow 12th French Open with Wimbledon title, insists uncle Toni

The Spaniard is a two-time winner at the All England Club and his former coach believes he can win title No 3 this summer

TennisJune 10, 2019
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