Summary
The organisers of a tennis tournament in Nairobi admitted a mistake after an amateur player, Hajar Abdelkader, lost 6-0, 6-0 in a match that gained widespread attention online. Abdelkader was given a wildcard entry but struggled significantly, leading to Tennis Kenya stating this should not have occurred. The Egyptian Tennis Federation confirmed she has no official ties to them.
Key Facts
- Hajar Abdelkader, an amateur tennis player, lost 6-0, 6-0 in a match in Nairobi.
- She served 20 double faults and won only three points in the 37-minute match.
- Abdelkader entered the tournament with a wildcard after another player withdrew.
- The International Tennis Federation (ITF) W35 event was held by Tennis Kenya.
- Tennis Kenya stated they would prevent similar incidents in the future.
- The Egyptian Tennis Federation clarified she is not registered with them.
- Abdelkader had resided in Kenya and played through a wildcard from Tennis Kenya.
- There is no record of her being affiliated with the Egyptian Tennis Federation.
