The organisers of a professional women's tournament which has gone viral because of a wildcard player's poor performance acknowledge she should not have been allowed to play.

The organisers of a professional women's tournament which has gone viral because of a wildcard player's poor performance acknowledge she should not have been allowed to play.

The organisers of a professional women's tournament which has gone viral because of a wildcard player's poor performance acknowledge she should not have been allowed to play.

Jan 8 : Tournament ‌organisers in Nairobi said on Thursday they made a mistake in granting a wildcard entry to a player whose struggles with the basics of tennis went viral on social media.Hajar Abdelkader, competing under an Egyptian flag, lost 6-0 6-0 to German world number 1,026 Lorena Schaedel in 37 min

Hajar Abdelkader, 21, went viral for her 37-minute-long 6-0, 6-0 defeat to world No 1026 Loren Shaedel after only managing to win three points and looking at times as she was unfamiliar with aspects of the sport.