Abdelkader

British

/ ˌæbdʊlˈkɑːdə /

noun

?1807–83, Algerian nationalist, who resisted the French invasion of Algeria and established (1837) an independent state. He surrendered to the French in 1847

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The organisation said it had no records relating to Abdelkader, and said she had never been affiliated with the Egyptian Tennis Federation.

From BBC

Egyptian Hajar Abdelkader, 21, lost 6-0 6-0 and served 20 double faults during the first-round match in Nairobi on Wednesday, with the footage leaving many viewers wondering if she had ever played tennis before.

From BBC

Tennis Kenya said it had reached out to both Abdelkader and Schaedel to offer its support "given the extent and nature of coverage of this match".

From BBC

Tennis Kenya said Abdelkader had applied to enter the tournament as a wildcard and had been given a space at the last minute following the withdrawal of another player.

From BBC

The Egyptian Tennis Federation confirmed to the BBC Abdelkader has never been registered as an Egyptian player and had not been entered into the tournament on Egypt's behalf.

From BBC

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