Karim Hossam facts for kids
| Country (sports) |  Egypt |
|---|---|
| Residence | Cairo, Egypt |
| Born | 8 April 1994 Giza, Egypt |
| Retired | 3 July 2018 (banned) |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | $46,668 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 0–2 (at ATP Tour level, Grand Slam level, and in Davis Cup) |
| Career titles | 0 0 Challengers, 4 Futures |
| Highest ranking | No. 337 (9 December 2013) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 0–0 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 592 (22 September 2014) |
Karim Hossam (born 8 April 1994) is an Egyptian former professional tennis player. He was known for his strong right-handed play. Karim reached his highest singles ranking of 337 in the world in September 2013. This ranking is given by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), which is like a scoreboard for professional male tennis players.
Karim's Tennis Career
Karim Hossam won four tournaments on the ITF Futures circuit. These are entry-level professional tennis tournaments. They help new players earn points and move up in the rankings.
He made his first big appearance at an ATP main draw event in 2014. This was at the 2014 Qatar ExxonMobil Open. He played against a top player, Richard Gasquet, in the first round. Karim Hossam lost that match.
Why Playing Fair Matters
On 3 July 2018, Karim Hossam was banned from playing tennis for his whole life. He also had to pay a fine. This happened because he was found to have broken important rules about fairness in sports.
He was involved in what is called "match-fixing." This means trying to unfairly change the outcome of a tennis match. It's like cheating to make sure a certain player wins or loses. This is a very serious rule break in sports. Karim was found to have done this many times between 2013 and 2017.
His younger brother, Youssef Hossam, also faced a similar ban two years later. He too was found to have broken rules related to match-fixing. Playing fair is a key part of all sports, and breaking these rules has serious consequences.
See also
- Match fixing in tennis
