Video: Djokovic in tears due to death Kobe Bryant | Tennis

sport">Djokovic wore a green jacket in the Rod Laver Arena with the initials of Bryant, KB, and the two numbers that the Sunday-deceased basketball player used in the NBA (8 and 24). Presenter John McEnroe decided immediately after the victory not to start about the game, but about the deceased basketball legend. The Serbian clearly had difficulty with that.

sport">“Kobe was one of the greatest athletes ever. He has inspired me and many others on the world, “Djokovic said, fighting tears.

sport">“I have been fortunate to have been able to build a personal relationship with him over the past ten years. If I needed advice or support, he was there for me. Kobe was my friend. It is terrible to hear what happened to him and his daughter. “

sport">Bryant died on Sunday at the age of 41 in a helicopter crash. His 13-year-old daughter Gianna tragically died as well, just like seven other passengers.