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Djokovic: When Nole was angry about the death of Kobe Bryant and his daughter
Novak Djokovic has never hidden his close relationship with Kobe Bryant and Sportish remembers the moment when he wanted to talk about him.
In the early hours of Monday, Novak Djokovic won the US Open, taking 24 Grand Slam titles in his great career.
So he found a way to honor Kobe Bryant, who became a legend by wearing the number 24. After the finale ended, he wore a T-shirt to honor his friend.
However, this wasn’t the first time he’d done something like this. In fact, fate led to him winning the Australian Open just days after Kobe Bryant’s death.
We remind you that on January 26, 2020, the legendary American died suddenly when his helicopter crashed, resulting in the instant death of Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven other people.
A few hours later, Novak Djokovic competed at the Australian Open and said goodbye to his friend Kobe Bryant with tears in his eyes.
“I don’t know what to say. We were really shocked. He was one of the greatest athletes of all time. He inspired me and many other people around the world.”
I was fortunate to have had a personal relationship with him for ten years and whenever I needed advice or support, he was there for me. He was a mentor, a friend, and I was saddened to hear of his death and that of his daughter. said Novak Djokovic, wearing a jacket with Kobe Bryant’s initials and the two numbers “8” and “24” that he wore throughout his great career.
Source: sport 24
