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.
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
The Belgium star
Kim Clijsters was supposed to feature at the Melbourne major, but she delayed her comeback due to injuries.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. 💔 pic.twitter.com/q9HLczKKo8
— Kim Clijsters (@Clijsterskim) January 26, 2020
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 💔
— Petra Kvitova (@Petra_Kvitova) January 26, 2020
The Canadian Bianca Andreescu withdrew from Australian Open 2020 due to her on-going knee injury.
❤️🙏🏽😔 https://t.co/GkbSjG9ID8
— Bianca (@Bandreescu_) January 26, 2020
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 pic.twitter.com/BV7zuevsaz
— Garbiñe Muguruza (@GarbiMuguruza) January 26, 2020
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 pic.twitter.com/USdHMWM4D1
— Coco Gauff (@CocoGauff) January 26, 2020
World Number two Karolina Pliskova lost in the third round in Melbourne.
One of the greatest sportsmen of our lifetime. RIP 💔 pic.twitter.com/29R7IjexUj
— Karolina Pliskova (@KaPliskova) January 26, 2020
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. pic.twitter.com/rnGI8o1p5L
— Maria Sharapova (@MariaSharapova) January 26, 2020
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 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/fLYbAbXUYg
— Genie Bouchard (@geniebouchard) January 26, 2020
I can’t believe it… 💔
— Genie Bouchard (@geniebouchard) January 26, 2020
The three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka has his fourth-round match scheduled against Daniil Medvedev.
RIP LEGEND ! 🙏🏻💔 #kobebryant https://t.co/rKkUtND5EF
— Stanislas Wawrinka (@stanwawrinka) January 26, 2020
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. ♥️🙏🏾😭
— Sloane Stephens (@SloaneStephens) January 26, 2020
Tenth seed Madison Keys lost in the third round of Australian Open to Maria Sakkari.
Praying for the Bryant family 💔
— Madison Keys (@Madison_Keys) January 26, 2020
This can’t be real
— Madison Keys (@Madison_Keys) January 26, 2020
The Canadian Denis Shapovalov was a round-one upset in Melbourne.
Can’t believe what I’m hearing. RIP 😢❤️🙏🏼 #MambaMentalityForever https://t.co/xP1Sc0VJ3z
— Denis Shapovalov (@denis_shapo) January 26, 2020
🙏🏻 💔 pic.twitter.com/0lAYbR7TYU
— victoria azarenka (@vika7) January 26, 2020
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— Aga Radwanska (@ARadwanska) January 26, 2020
This is brutal man😢🙏🏼 https://t.co/nU7kyd5uGw
— Thanasi Kokkinakis (@TKokkinakis) January 26, 2020
They shouldn’t be playing NBA games right now
— Mardy Fish (@MardyFish) January 26, 2020
Tragic. I’m totally speechless. https://t.co/6W2rLUJirs
— Sabine Lisicki (@sabinelisicki) January 26, 2020
My God. How Life unfolds… I just learned about @kobebryant death. This is such a tragedy.
— Jelena Djokovic (@jelenadjokovic) January 26, 2020
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.
— Rod Laver (@rodlaver) January 26, 2020
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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. pic.twitter.com/TTjrGY2lyE
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) January 26, 2020
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.
— Vijay Amritraj (@Vijay_Amritraj) January 26, 2020
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