Roger Federer reveals favourite Kobe Bryant memories in honour of the NBA legend

NBA legend Kobe Bryant’s death has shocked world. Tennis ace Roger Federer said that when he heard of Kobe Bryant's death, he could t believe it. He said he immediately woke up his wife Mirka after coming to kw about it. Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna were killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas on January 26, along with seven ors.

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In tennis community, Kobe Bryant h personal relationships with Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka and vak Djokovic. Last year during US Open, Kobe Bryant attended some matches such as those of Osaka and Federer in third round. Kobe Bryant even took part in coin toss during Roger Federer's match against Dan Evans and two also shared a hug.

Kobe Bryant helicopter crash: Roger Federer remembers NBA legend

Roger Federer said that news of legend’s death was devastating and unbelievable. Roger Federer said that after initial shock wore off, re was an immense sense of loss. Roger Federer reminisced that Bryant was a huge tennis fan. World .3 said that he was thrilled to see basketball star at New York last year. Roger Federer said that he is a big basketball fan and a massive mirer of Bryant. He said that his heart went out to player’s wife and daughters, who will have to navigate life without him.

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Or stars who paid tribute to deceased Lakers star include Maria Sharapova and Sloane Stephens. Meanwhile, Nick Kyrgios wore a Lakers jersey during his Australian Open match against Rafael Nal as a tribute to legend. Nal was also seen wearing a Lakers cap.

vak Djokovic took court by wearing a green jacket with Bryant’s initials and his jersey numbers -- 8 and 24 on it. After his win, Djokovic broke down in tears at loss of his friend. He said that Bryant inspired a generation of sportspersons, including him. Djokovic said that he was fortunate to have h a personal relationship with late star, explaining that Bryant was always re for him when he needed any vice of support. He said that it was heartbreaking what happened to him and his daughter.

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