O θρύλος του μπάσκετ Kobe Bryant και μια από τις τέσσερις κόρες του, η Gianna, βρίσκονται ανάμεσα στα 9 θύματα που άφησε η συντριβή του ελικοπτέρου του το πρωί της Κυριακής, στη νότια Καλιφόρνια.

Όλος ο κόσμος θρηνεί τον τραγικό χαμό ενός εκ των κορυφαίων όλων των εποχών και η κοινότητα του τένις εκφράζει σύσσωμη και σοκαρισμένη τα συλληπητήριά της. Άλλωστε, ο Kobe υπήρξε μεγάλος fan του αθλήματος, είχε γνωρίσει τους μεγαλύτερους τενίστες του κόσμου και επισκεπτόταν σε κάθε ευκαιρία το US Open. 

A love for sport.
A passion for competition.
A respect for the athlete.

Just 5 months ago, Kobe Bryant spoke to @Jon_Wertheim about the inherent magic of athletics and what he was doing to help children discover it. pic.twitter.com/b48ghJ4wIF

— Tennis Channel (@TennisChannel) January 26, 2020

My heart truly mourns over the news today. Kobe was a great mentor and friend to me. You and your daughter will live forever in our hearts. There are not enough words to express my deepest sympathies to the Bryants and every family suffering from this tragedy. RIP my friend pic.twitter.com/VRmgaOaITT

— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) January 27, 2020

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— Stefanos Tsitsipas (@StefTsitsipas) January 27, 2020

I woke up this morning with the horrible news of the tragic death of one of the greatest sportsman in the world. Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and other passengers. My condolences to his wife and families. I am in shock.

— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) January 27, 2020

I can’t. pic.twitter.com/Vc3dJZztYS

— NaomiOsaka大坂なおみ (@naomiosaka) January 27, 2020

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

Can’t be on Twitter .. all I see is Kobe #mumbaout #kobe

— Elina Svitolina (@ElinaSvitolina) January 27, 2020

RIP Kobe Bryant and all those who lost their lives today

Your loss puts everything in perspective.

Thank you for inspiring so many of us to follow our dreams

— Simona Halep (@Simona_Halep) January 27, 2020

I woke up this morning with this devastating tragedy that does not even seem real.
My thoughts are with your family.
R.I.P my friend.pic.twitter.com/gmvG1KN0DF

— Patrick Mouratoglou (@pmouratoglou) January 27, 2020

Devastating #RIP pic.twitter.com/yNSdLYsBRQ

— Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (@NastiaPav) January 27, 2020

All of us at the Australian Open send our condolences to the family and friends of Kobe and Gianna Bryant, and everyone touched by today’s tragedy. RIP.

— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 26, 2020

This is brutal man https://t.co/nU7kyd5uGw

— Thanasi Kokkinakis (@TKokkinakis) January 26, 2020

 

 

 

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RIP LEGEND ! #kobebryant

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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

Vive la vida al máximo.
Live life to the fullest.

RIP #KobeBryantpic.twitter.com/BV7zuevsaz

— Garbiñe Muguruza (@GarbiMuguruza) January 26, 2020

Inspiration.Icon.Legend.

It’s hard to believe that he is gone.
We will miss you.
RIP Kobe#KobeBryant #MambaForever pic.twitter.com/hfCxV53z5j

— Karen Khachanov (@karenkhachanov) January 27, 2020

One of the greatest sportsmen of our lifetime. RIP pic.twitter.com/29R7IjexUj

— Karolina Pliskova (@KaPliskova) January 26, 2020

Can't believe it #Kobe pic.twitter.com/WTcMdozDWg

— Alize Cornet (@alizecornet) January 27, 2020

I truly can’t believe this... A hero to so many, including me. Kobe was the ultimate image of discipline, work ethic and greatness pic.twitter.com/cgK4oG2XEk

— Vicky Duval (@vicky_duval95) January 26, 2020

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

This can’t be real

— Madison Keys (@Madison_Keys) January 26, 2020

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— Aga Radwanska (@ARadwanska) January 26, 2020

Praying for the Bryant family

— Madison Keys (@Madison_Keys) January 26, 2020

Can’t believe what I’m hearing. RIP #MambaMentalityForeverhttps://t.co/xP1Sc0VJ3z

— Denis Shapovalov (@denis_shapo) 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

Rip. Kobe pic.twitter.com/METkrlpy4v

— Roberta Vinci (@roberta_vinci) January 26, 2020

RIP #MambaForever

— Tomáš Berdych (@tomasberdych) January 26, 2020

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— Bianca (@Bandreescu_) January 26, 2020

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

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

This one is just so hard to wrap your head around. So damn sad. Just feels wrong. https://t.co/HoQm6e7UxO

— Nicole Gibbs (@Gibbsyyyy) January 26, 2020

I can’t believe this https://t.co/TxHbIGxeqG

— Ons Jabeur (@Ons_Jabeur) January 26, 2020

DEP https://t.co/UXAuFe57q7pic.twitter.com/jKdqK1V6Xs

— David Ferrer (@DavidFerrer87) January 26, 2020

Please no way

— CoCo Vandeweghe (@CoCoVandey) January 26, 2020

Kobe Bryant

— Carla Suárez Navarro (@CarlaSuarezNava) January 26, 2020

I’m heartbroken to hear this. Celebrating his successful career with @KingJames#recordbreaking night it’s hard to swallow #RIP#Kobe My heart goes out to his family and friends https://t.co/7oW3KRhC1T

— Katrina Adams (@katadams68) January 26, 2020

Life is so precious man. I was a huge fan. RIP Mamba

— Mardy Fish (@MardyFish) January 26, 2020

Putain....

— Julien Benneteau (@julienbenneteau) January 26, 2020

Uno de mis https://t.co/HXD2p0gVeU vida..#RIPMAMBA#RIPKobeBryantpic.twitter.com/LU8oIlqOxZ

— Feliciano López (@feliciano_lopez) January 26, 2020

Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of @kobebryant, as well as to the entire Lakers family. This is a horrible tragedy. Kobe was one of the best to ever play the game of basketball. May he Rest In Peace.

— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) January 26, 2020

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

I can’t believe it...

— Genie Bouchard (@geniebouchard) January 26, 2020

w Auntie Joy Murphy #wurunjera elder traditional owners on the land Melbourne Park is built on. On the so called #Australia Day she spoke to me of the pain her people have each 26 of Jan let’s #changethedate. A… https://t.co/pWI2uBg6KD

— Pat Cash (@TheRealPatCash) January 26, 2020

Shocked ....disaster for sport worldwide .... RIP #MambaForever

— Sergiy Stakhovsky (@Stako_tennis) January 26, 2020

Tragic. I’m totally speechless. https://t.co/6W2rLUJirs

— Sabine Lisicki (@sabinelisicki) January 26, 2020

RIP @kobebryant ! Devastating news ! https://t.co/Znu61I6MbG

— Annabel Croft (@Annabel_Croft) January 26, 2020

Just cannot believe still. #KobeBryant#RIPLegendpic.twitter.com/2XVtihBQvn

— Rohan Bopanna (@rohanbopanna) January 26, 2020

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— Paula Badosa (@paulabadosa15) January 26, 2020

“Non importa quanto segni, quello che conta è uscire dal campo felice.”

Riposa in pace grande Campione! @kobebryant#kobebryant#rip#basketballpic.twitter.com/9URBaHhUPM

— Internazionali Bnl (@InteBNLdItalia) January 26, 2020

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