London: Indian tennis player Rohan Bopanna, hailing from Karnataka, brought double joy to Kannadigas as he secured a victory in the Wimbledon Men’s Doubles match. Adding to the jubilation, Wimbledon itself extended congratulations to Bopanna in Kannada, the native language of the Karnataka region.
Bopanna, partnering with Matthew Ebden from Australia, advanced to the pre-quarterfinals of the Wimbledon Men’s Doubles by defeating Johannus Monday and Jacob Fearnley in their match on Monday.
The official Twitter account of Wimbledon shared a congratulatory message, referring to Rohan Bopanna as “India’s superstar.” The inclusion of a message in Kannada by the prestigious tennis tournament thrilled Kannadigas, who rejoiced at seeing their language represented on the global stage. Bopanna himself expressed his gratitude to Wimbledon in Kannada.
The achievement of Rohan Bopanna, alongside his Australian partner, has garnered praise and celebration from tennis enthusiasts, particularly those from Karnataka who take pride in their local hero’s success. The recognition by Wimbledon in the native language of the player’s home state further adds to the significance of this accomplishment.
