Tennis Controversy

Hajar Abdelkader, Egyptian tennis player shown in ITF bio starting tennis at age 14

Wildcard Tennis Player’s Viral Lopsided Loss Forces Tournament Organizers to Apologize

Image source, ITF Image caption, Per Hajar Abdelkader’s official biography on the ITF website, she first picked up a tennis racket at the age of 14 The Viral Tennis Match That Sparked Organizer Accountab

2026/01/09
Hajar Abdelkader, Egyptian amateur tennis player who started playing at age 14, from ITF biography

Nairobi Tennis Wildcard Controversy: Organisers Apologise for Hajar Abdelkader's Lopsided Loss

Hajar Abdelkader: A Late Entry to the Tennis World According to the ITF website’s official biography of 21-year-old Egyptian player Hajar Abdelkader, she first picked up a tennis racket at the age of 1

2026/01/09

Aryna Sabalenka Slams 'Insane' Tennis Calendar, Plans to Skip Events; Zheng Qinwen Withdraws from Australian Open

Image source: Getty Images Image caption: Aryna Sabalenka is the defending champion in Brisbane Aryna Sabalenka Blasts WTA’s "Insane" Calendar, Prioritizes Health Over Mandatory Events World No.1 Aryna S

2026/01/09

Aryna Sabalenka Slams Tennis Calendar, Plans to Skip Events for Injury Prevention Ahead of Australian Open

Image source: Getty Images Image caption: Aryna Sabalenka is the defending champion at the 2026 Brisbane International Sabalenka Slams Tennis Authorities’ Self-Serving Calendar Decisions World number one

2026/01/09