Saudi teenager defeats Israeli rival at Kenya tennis competition
Saudi Arabia's Yara Alhogbani took on Israel's Rene Naishtut Nikishov at a Nairobi tennis tournament, winning the first set 6–0 and the second 6–2.
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Saudi Arabia's Yara Alhogbani was at a Nairobi tennis tournament [John Lamb/Getty-file photo]
A tennis pro triumphed two sets to nil against an rival before pulling out through a stomach bug at a global competition in Kenya.
Saudi Arabia's Yara Alhogbani, 17,Ìýtook on Israel's Rene Naishtut NikishovÌýat the Nairobi tournament, winning the first set 6–0 and the second 6–2, UAE outlet Al-Emarat Al-Youm reported on Friday.
AlhogbaniÌýwas then setÌýto play UK's Jadesola Cole in the competition's quarterfinals. However, she lost in a after pulling out due to a tummy bug and elevated body temperature.
"I appreciate all the support from everyone," Alhogbani on Twitter on Friday.
"You have no idea how much this means to me. InshAllah [God willing] I continue to make my country proud."
The teenageÌýtennis up-and-comer is youngest professional in the sport, the Saudi Gazette said.
She has played for her country on numerous occasions, including the Islamic Solidarity Games.
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