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Updated January 27th, 2020 at 15:13 IST

Kobe Bryant death: Nick Kyrgios flaunts legend's No.8 jersey before Rafael Nadal clash

Kobe Bryant death: Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios paid tribute to NBA legend Kobe Bryant by donning his legendary No.8 jersey ahead of Rafael Nadal clash.

Reported by: Sreehari Menon
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World No.26 Nick Kyrgios paid an emotional tribute to NBA star Kobe Bryant ahead of his Australian Open fourth round clash against Rafael Nadal on Monday. The legendary Lakers star passed away in a helicopter crash near Calabasas, California along with his 13-year old daughter Gianna on Sunday. The Australian tennis star donned Kobe Bryant’s fabled No.8 jersey while warming up before the clash.

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Kobe Bryant death: Nick Kyrgios pays tribute to NBA legend

Kobe Bryant and his 13-year old daughter Gianna were among the nine victims who died in a chopper crash on Sunday.  A video was played at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne to pay tribute to the five-time NBA Winner and one of the greatest players in basketball history ahead of the match between Rafael Nadal and Nick Kyrgios. Kyrgios walked out wearing a #8 yellow Lakers jersey of Kobe Bryant and was teary-eyed as he sat on the bench on the side of the court.

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Rafael Nadal offers condolences after Kobe Bryant's death ahead of Nick Kyrgios clash

World No.1 Rafael Nadal had earlier sent out a heartfelt tribute to Kobe Bryant when he learned of the sad news. The Spanish star expressed his shock and offered his condolences to Bryant’s wife on Twitter. Rafael Nadal and Nick Kyrgios are facing each other for the 8th time in their careers at the Australian Open with the Spaniard leading head-to-head 4-3. However, Nick Kyrgios leads their head-to-head on the hard courts. In the last encounter between the two rivals, Rafael Nadal prevailed with a four-set victory at the 2019 Wimbledon Championships.

Also Read: Rafael Nadal Slams Nick Kyrgios' Behaviour Ahead Of Potential Australian Open Duel

Also Read: Kyrgios Says 'layer Of Respect' With Nadal Despite Feud

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Published January 27th, 2020 at 15:13 IST

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