Tennis Kenya admits wildcard given to Hajar Abdelkader ‘should not have been granted’

  • Egyptian player went viral after terrible performance

  • 21-year-old lost 6-0, 6-0 to world No 1,026 in Nairobi

Tennis Kenya said a controversial wildcard granted to Hajar Abdelkader should not have happened after the young Egyptian’s performance at a professional tournament in Nairobi went viral.

The 21-year-old won just three points and served 20 double faults on her way to a 6-0, 6-0 defeat against German world No 1,026, Lorena Schaedel. Videos shared on social media showed the Egyptian struggling to serve and position herself on the court.

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