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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Holly Patrick

Wildcard tennis player’s performance in £22,000 tournament leaves viewers wondering if it’s her first match

A wildcard tennis player's performance has left social media users wondering if she had ever played before entering a professional tournament with a $30,000 (£22,000) prize.

Egyptian player Hajar Abdelkader, 21, went up against German opponent Lorena Schaedel, 25, at the W35 event in Nairobi, part of the Women’s World Tennis Tour. She served 20 double faults on her way to a 6-0, 6-0 defeat, with footage showing her struggling to serve.

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