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ITF to Review Wildcard Process After Tennis Player’s Viral Performance

Summary by The Independent
Egyptian player Hajar Abdelkader, 21, left social media users wondering if she had ever played tennis before as she lost 6-0 6-0 in 37 minutes

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I want to study in the United States through a sports scholarship: Click here Much was talked about that video in an ITF W35 in Nairobi where the Egyptian Hajar Abdelkader, went viral and appeared on all social networks because of her level in a professional tournament, this has come to such an extent that the Kenya Federation itself has admitted it was a “mistake” to grant that invitation to Abdelkader. Abdelkader, 21 years old, lost by 0-6, 0-…

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A professional women’s tennis game held in Nairobi, Kenya, went viral because of how badly one of the players played. The videos of the game, in which Egyptian player Hajar Abdelkader was seen as if it was the first time she played tennis, sparked debates, jokes and some outrage on social media, which could not believe that someone who clearly lacked professional experience had been allowed to participate in the competition. Abdelkader, 21, bare…

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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Friday, January 9, 2026.
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