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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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Aryna Sabalenka is world No 1 and a three-time Grand Slam champion. Getty Images
Sabalenka on ‘accept, learn, and move on’ mantra and Swiatek's struggles

World No 1 is in superb form having reached six finals from eight tournaments contested this year

May 08, 2025
Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas has not made it past the quarter-finals in any of the last five tournaments, including the Madrid Open. Reuters
Tsitsipas has 'no confidence in my forehand' after Madrid defeat

Greek has been struggling since winning in Dubai earlier in the year

April 30, 2025
Clay is spread on an outside court during day seven of the Mutua Madrid Open at La Caja Magica on April 28, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. Getty images
How Madrid Open survived Spain's power cut

It was a challenging day for many, while some tennis stars saw it as a humbling experience

April 29, 2025
Alexandra Eala during her win against Viktoriya Tomova during their qualifier at the Madrid Open. EPA
Alex Eala on staying grounded and shout-outs from Manny Pacquaio

Teenager has risen up the ranks following a run to the Miami semi-finals. She hopes to keep up the momentum in Madrid

April 24, 2025
Farida Osman was delighted to hear that her preferred 50m fly event will be included at the LA Olympics. Getty Images
Egyptian swimmers handed Olympics boost after 50m butterfly inclusion

Decision to add more sprint events can 'change landscape of the sport' with six new medal events added to programme

April 21, 2025
Kristaps Porzingis believes the Boston Celtics are peaking at the right time ahead of the playoffs. Getty Images
Porzingis aims to tackle NBA playoffs 'the Boston Celtics way'

Defending champions' Latvian centre says team is finding its groove at the right time

April 17, 2025
Outgoing ATP CEO Massimo Calvelli said the Saudi Tennis Federation has done an 'amazing job' at promoting tennis in schools in the country. AFP
ATP 'committed' to bringing Masters 1000 event to Saudi 'potentially from 2028'

Departing CEO Massimo Calvelli in discussion with PIF regarding 'incredible opportunity' to add to kingdom's growing portfolio

April 15, 2025
MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 30: Daniil Medvedev of Russia has a drink in his match against Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan during the Mutua Madrid Open 2024, ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000, tournament celebrated at Caja Magica on April 30, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo By Irina R. Hipolito/Europa Press via Getty Images)
Top tennis stars reveal ‘paranoia’ over taking contaminated supplements

Medvedev, Jabeur and Sabalenka among those to admit fears to The National in wake of high-profile doping cases

March 25, 2025
Athletes Commission chair and IOC member Kirsty Coventry is one of seven candidates bidding for the IOC presidency. Reuters
Africa’s most decorated Olympian aims to be first female IOC president

The Zimbabwean aims to protect athletes and improve gender equality

March 17, 2025
Mar 7, 2025; Indian Wells, CA, USA; Caroline Garcia (FRA) hits a ball against Iga Swiatek (POL) at Indian Well Tennis Garden.  Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images
Garcia on enjoying her achievements and dealing with highs and lows of tour

Frenchwoman talks to The National about hitting the reset button and cutting ties with her father as her coach

March 12, 2025
Matteo Berrettini in action during his last-16 match against Australia's Christopher O'Connell. Reuters
Matteo Berrettini ‘enjoying time on court’ as he sets up Tsitsipas clash

Italian’s return to the Middle East has seen him reach last eight in Doha and Dubai

February 27, 2025
Andrey Rublev arrives in Dubai on the back of winning the Qatar Open title. AP
Rublev moving in right direction after feeling ‘completely lost’

Ahead of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, Russian reveals he had to work really hard on improving his mental health

February 24, 2025
Aziz Dougaz will start his Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships campaign against Zizou Bergs. Photo: DDF Tennis
Tunisia’s Dougaz on Grand Slam debut and playing in Dubai

The 27-year-old was one of two Arab players, along with Lebanon’s Hady Habib, who reached main draw of Australian Open

February 24, 2025
Russia's Mirra Andreeva is presented the winner's trophy by Sheikha Latifa after the Dubai Duty-Free Tennis Championship final match in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Saturday, Feb.  22, 2025.  (AP Photo / Altaf Qadri)
Andreeva creates history with Dubai title win

Russian becomes youngest WTA 1000 champion on Saturday

February 22, 2025
Lebanese tennis player Hady Habib. Photo: Hady Habib
Lebanon’s Habib and Tunisian Dougaz get Dubai tennis wildcards

Daniil Medvedev top seed at ATP tournament that begins this week

February 22, 2025

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