NBA’s superstar Kobe Bryant passed away in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, Los Angeles, California. He was traveling with his daughter Gianna Bryant, Gianna’s teammate, the teammate’s parent, and the pilot. All of them have lost their lives in the fatal helicopter crash. Learning upon the cruel accident of Mamba in the western part of the planet, the tennis world lamented.
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Presently, the elite tennis professionals are swinging their racquets in Melbourne at the Australian Open 2020. Waking up to this dreadful news in California must have shaken them within.
At the Australian Open 2020, Novak Djokovic shared about his close association with Kobe Bryant. He mentioned that the legendary basketballer Bryant was one of his mentors. “Kobe has been one of my mentors. I’ve had several phone conversations with him and also of course when we see each other live in the past couple of years,” the Serb said.
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Tennis world’s reactions on Kobe Bryant’s demise
Kobe - you were a true inspiration to me as an athlete. I always admired your professionalism, drive and dedication. Our thoughts are with your loved ones. RIP. 💔
The Czech Petra Kvitova is in the quarterfinals of Australian Open 2020, she will battle against Ashleigh Barty for the place in the semifinals.
Life can be so cruel. Tough to take in this terrible tragedy. RIP Kobe. Sending my sincere condolences to the Bryant family 💔
The Canadian Bianca Andreescu withdrew from Australian Open 2020 due to her on-going knee injury.
❤️🙏🏽😔
RIP to Gigi🙏❤️ was so excited to see her play in the WNBA. So sad 😞
The Spaniard Garbine Muguruza has her fourth-round match in Melbourne scheduled against Kiki Bertens.
Vive la vida al máximo. Live life to the fullest. RIP #KobeBryant
The teenage phenom Coco Gauff ended her dream run in the fourth round of the Australian Open.
RIP 🐐. The definition of intensity 🖤🙏🏾 #RIPKobeBryant #24 #8
World Number two Karolina Pliskova lost in the third round in Melbourne.
One of the greatest sportsmen of our lifetime. RIP 💔
The five-time major champion Maria Sharapova lost in the first round of Melbourne major.
Kobe and Gigi💔 This is incredibly difficult to process. I will never forget your generosity, and the time you set aside in some of my most difficult moments. I am forever grateful. My heart is with you and your beautiful family.
The Canadian Eugenie Bouchard failed to qualify for the Melbourne major this year.
This is such a tragedy. So devastating. This can’t be real life... RIP 🙏🏼
I can’t believe it... 💔
The three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka has his fourth-round match scheduled against Daniil Medvedev.
RIP LEGEND ! 🙏🏻💔 #kobebryant instagram.com/p/B7zLZKXATJq/…
The American Sloane Stephans lost in the opening round of Australian Open 2020.
I truly can’t believe this. My heart is so heavy. Rest In Peace Kobe. What an unimaginable loss. All of my prayers to your loved ones. ♥️🙏🏾😭
Tenth seed Madison Keys lost in the third round of Australian Open to Maria Sakkari.
Praying for the Bryant family 💔
This can’t be real
The Canadian Denis Shapovalov was a round-one upset in Melbourne.
Can’t believe what I’m hearing. RIP 😢❤️🙏🏼 #MambaMentalityForever
RIP Kobe Bryant and Gigi
This is brutal man😢🙏🏼
Kobe Bryant, 2008: "Have a good time. Life is too short to get bogged down and be discouraged. "You have to keep moving. You have to keep going. Put one foot in front of the other, smile and just keep on rolling.
They shouldn’t be playing NBA games right now
Tragic. I’m totally speechless.
Kobe Bryant was killed Sunday in a helicopter crash, as first reported by TMZ and confirmed by @wojespn. He was 41.
My God. How Life unfolds... I just learned about @kobebryant death. This is such a tragedy.
Condolences from veterans to Kobe Bryant
Terribly sad to wake up to this news today. RIP Kobe Bryant. Too young. Deepest condolences to family and friends of the sporting legend.
I’ve just learned that Kobe’s 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, who loved basketball just as much as her dad did, has also passed away today. My heart is with the Bryant family.
What a great tragedy! The death of the legend Kobe Bryant n daughter in a helicopter crash. Thoughts n prayers with his family n friends. He brought so much joy to so many in the world. A basketball genius n Oscar winner. RIP Kobe.