Syrian tennis player banned for playing Israeli opponent at ITF event in Arkansas Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Approve Reject & ban Delete Logout

Syrian tennis player banned for playing Israeli opponent at ITF event in Arkansas

Kareem Aliaf has been a warm-up partner for Novak Djokovic in the past. Syrian player Kareem Al Aliaf has been banned by the Syrian Tennis Federation after playing a match against Nitzan Ricklis of Israel in Arkansas last week. Al Aliaf, who defeated his Israeli opponent 6-1, 6-1 at an M15 event in Fayetville that is part of the ITF World Tennis Tour, has American roots and was born in Des Moines. "Syrian tennis player played against and defeated Israeli player Nitzan Ricklis last week in a $15k in Fayetteville, Arkansas. As a response, the Syrian Tennis Federation has banned him. Hope does something. This nonsense has got to stop," a journalist tweeted. Syrian tennis player played against and defeated Israeli player Nitzan Ricklis last week in a $15k in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

As a response, the Syrian Tennis Federation has banned him.

Hope do something. This nonsense has got to stop. النظام السوري يطرد لاعب التنس الامريكي من اصل سوري والمقيم بابو ظبي كريم العلاف من منظمة الاتحاد الرياضي السوري التي كان يمثلها بالبطولات لانه لعب باميركا ببطولة تنس ضد لاعب من اسرائيلالنظام السوري يطرد لاعب التنس الامريكي من اصل سوري والمقيم بابو ظبي كريم العلاف من منظمة الاتحاد الرياضي السوري التي كان يمثلها بالبطولات لانه لعب باميركا ببطولة تنس ضد لاعب من اسرائيل Syrian tennis player played against and defeated Israeli player Nitzan Ricklis last week in a $15k in Fayetteville, Arkansas. As a response, the Syrian Tennis Federation has banned him. Hope do something. This nonsense has got to stop. Kareem Al Aliaf is currently ranked 773rd in the world as per the ATP. The 24-year-old Dubai resident, who represented Syria in the 2016 Davis Cup, also triumphed at the ITA Central Regional Singles Championship back in 2018. Social media users were quick to react to the news, with one fan calling upon the ITF to address the concerns of those opposed to the Israeli bombing of Syria which happened late last month. "Israel is currently bombing Syria. Will and other tennis governing bodies address that as well? Will there be consequences for Israeli players like there are for Russian players?" a tweet read. Israel is currently bombing Syria. Will and other tennis governing bodies address that as well? Will there be consequences for Israeli players like there are for Russian players? Israel is currently bombing Syria. Will and other tennis governing bodies address that as well? Will there be consequences for Israeli players like there are for Russian players? Al Aliaf has been a warm-up partner for the likes of and in the past.

How Novak Djokovic courted controversy by playing in tennis event at Tel Aviv

Novak Djokovic alongside longtime friend Jonathan Erlich of Israel The impasse between Israel and the Arab world continues to have undesirable consequences for the sporting world. Former World No. 1 Novak Djokovic was on of a section of fans' ire when he agreed to take part in a tournament in Tel Aviv. "So he must know that he will lose most of his supporters in the Middle East region. Athletes should put in considration the geopolitical issues so as not to affect their popularity. Novak always talks about injustice while going to the largest occupation settlement in history," a fan had tweeted on the issue. So he must know that he will lose most of his supporters in the Middle East region.
Athletes should put in considration the geopolitical issues so as not to affect their popularity.
Novak always talks about injustice while going to the largest occupation settlement in history. So he must know that he will lose most of his supporters in the Middle East region.Athletes should put in considration the geopolitical issues so as not to affect their popularity.Novak always talks about injustice while going to the largest occupation settlement in history. The furor over his decision to travel to Israel did not stop the Serb from competing in the country. The 21-time Grand Slam champion proceeded to win the ATP 250 event, which was held immediately after the Laver Cup. Djokovic defeated in the title round to win the Tel Aviv tournament. The former World No. 1's fans, however, justified the decision of the 35-year-old who missed several tournaments on account of his vaccination status, asserting that he was in Israel for his friend Jonathan Erlich.Djokovic is playing in Israel because one of his old time friends, an Israeli tennis player, Jonathan Erlich, is retiring. His last tournament will be in Tel AvivDjokovic is playing in Israel because one of his old time friends, an Israeli tennis player, Jonathan Erlich, is retiring. His last tournament will be in Tel Aviv As it turned out, however, Erlich had to withdraw from the tournament after being injured in practice. Poll : Who will win the 2022 ATP finals? Rafael Nadal Novak Djokovic Daniil Medvedev Stefanos Tsitsipas 1360 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found