Wimbledon 2021 Final: Ashleigh beats Karolina to win maiden Wimbledon Trophy
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Ashleigh Barty wins Wimbledon Singles Trophy. She beat Karolina Pliskova 6-3, 6-7 (4/7), 6-3 in the women's singles final to win her maiden Wimbledon title.
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— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 10, 2021
The final between world No 1s — the current and a former one - Ashleigh Barty vs Karolina Pliskova, at Wimbledon was nail biting one, with both having a lot at stake. Since 2012, it was the first Wimbledon ladies’ singles final to go to a third set.
Barty, the ruling women’s world numero uno was aiming for her first Wimbledon singles title while Pliskova, her senior for four years had also set her target of winning very first grand slam trophy.
Meanwhile, Barty was carrying the expectation of sports lovers of her nation. After all, Australia was having a finalist at the Wimbledon women’s singles final after four long decades. Barty was following in the footsteps of Evonne Goolagong Cawley, who won Wimbledon finals in 1971 and 1980.
She was determined to live up to that expectation, as she considers Goolagong both as her idol and mentor.
“Being able to play in the final is gonna be just the best experience ever,” she said after winning the semi-final 6-3, 7-6 (7-3).
The fact that both finalists had a strong serve, was proven in the first two set. While Barty won the first set, while the second was won by Pliskova in the second set.
Actors Priyanka Chopra and Tom Cruise were spotted enjoying the thriller of a final.
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— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 10, 2021
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Dubai: Kannadigas Helpline supports stranded tourists, seeks Rs 2 crore emergency relief from K'taka
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Dubai: The Kannadigas Helpline team organised a virtual meeting to review the current situation in the UAE and gather information about stranded Kannadigas to share with the Karnataka government.
The meeting was led by non-resident businessman and advocate for non-resident Kannadigas (NRKs), Dr. Ronald Colaco. Addressing participants, Dr. Colaco said the UAE remains safe and expressed confidence that normalcy would return soon. He urged Kannadigas to follow guidelines issued by UAE authorities and cooperate with local officials.
Dr. Colaco also announced his readiness to bear the expenses required to maintain an emergency support system for tourists facing distress. He appealed to the Karnataka government to announce an emergency relief grant to assist affected individuals.
Legislative Council member S.L. Bojegowda, who is currently in Dubai, said clarity on the evolving situation is expected shortly. He stated that Minister Krishna Byre Gowda has been requested to sanction an emergency relief fund of Rs 2 crore to support distressed Kannadigas. According to him, the Minister has assured that the matter would be discussed with the Chief Minister.
Dr. Aarthi Krishna, Vice President of the Non-Resident Indian Committee and MLC, said she remains in constant contact with Gulf embassies and non-resident Kannadigas in the region. She added that updates are being regularly shared with the Karnataka government and that she is extending full cooperation to the Kannadigas Helpline team.
Karnataka NRI Forum President Praveen Shetty said non-resident Kannadigas in the UAE are safe and that local authorities have implemented necessary safety measures. He urged people not to panic or circulate unverified information on social media.
Hidayat Addur, Coordinator of the Kannadigas Helpline and BCCI UAE President, said the team is working round-the-clock to assist stranded individuals, including facilitating access to medical services when required.
Karnataka Sangha Dubai President Shashidhar Nagarajappa assured that helpline volunteers are available across Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and Ajman to support Kannadigas in need.
Several community leaders and representatives participated in the meeting, including Daya Kirodian, Chandru Lingadalli, Mallikarjuna Gowda, Imran Khan, Shweta Jadhav, Manohar Hegde, Nagaraja Rao, Samad Birali, Salim Moodubidire, Samshuddin Piligudu, Rock Karnataka Sangh President Ramesh Rangappa and Kannada Pathashale Dubai representative Girish Worate.
