07/01/2026 22:45hs.
2026 began with a tremendous mess for the world of tennis. The ITFwas completely exposed before the eyes of the world after what was one of the most embarrassing appearances of all time. Yeah, A woman who did not know the rules or how to hold a racket participated in a professional tournament on the circuit: the W35 in Nairobi. Your name? Hajar Abdelkader.
Throughout the day on Wednesday, social networks were loaded with viral videos of this ‘player’ facing the professional Lorena Schaedel. Obviously, the result was bulky: they lost twice 6-0 and barely got three points throughout the game. Unusual, but 100% real…
Until today, nothing like it has ever been seen. Maybe the 21 year old Egyptian has been the worst tennis player in history. For many, this was neither more nor less than the first time they had entered a court in their lives. Because if not, it’s not understandable: he stood up badly to receive his rival’s serve, he hit him without technique, his serve was a disaster and by a miracle he was able to score the odd ball.
The big question for everyone, logically, is How did this woman come to play in a professional match? And the answer is simple: received a wildcard. The problem that no one understands, clearly, is that they were given it. How unserious does the tournament promoter have to be to give an invitation to someone who doesn’t even know how to stand on the court? Really, you can’t believe it.
The videos of the worst ‘tennis player’ in history
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The highlights of the woman who played a professional tennis match without knowing the rules
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The serve of the woman who starred in the viral scandal in the world of tennis
The repercussions of the appearance of Hajar Abdelkader
Obviously, this fact caused laughter in most people who watched his videos. But True tennis lovers made it clear that this is a tremendous scandal. Thousands and thousands of young people fight to reach professionalism and, suddenly, they find themselves with something like this… Without a doubt, a big problem that the ITF must clarify.
“This does not even need to be investigated. It is a complete disrespect for the integrity of the sport and the promoter should be replaced immediately.” and expelled from the sport. “It was an entry by invitation letter to the main draw of a W35 and the ‘player’ is from Egypt,” said Randy Walker, director of the Vero Beach Futures tournament.
“I am sure that the International Agency for Tennis Integrity will be very attentive to this,” he added.
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