Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic (32) won his 17th Grand Slam title. For the eighth time, he was able to lift the Australian Open winners' cup in Melbourne, replacing Rafael Nadal (33) as number one in the world rankings. At the award ceremony, he gave a touching reminder of the late basketball legend Kobe Bryant (1978-2020).
Loving honor on the jacket
Djokovic said on the square that the deceased was a "close friend and mentor" for him. This tragedy is said to be "a reminder to all of us that we should stick together now more than ever." You should spend time with the family and take care of the people you love. Of course he is part of professional sports, but there are more important things in life. It is important to be aware of the things that are going on around you.
The initials "KB" and the numbers "8" and "24" that Bryant wore at the Los Angeles Lakers were also sewn onto Djokovic's green sports jacket. A red heart completed the loving honor.
Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gigi and seven other people were killed in a helicopter crash on January 26. After the tragedy, Djokovic wrote on Instagram, among other things: "Kobe was a great mentor and friend. (…) Thank you for being there for me and inspiring the whole world. (…) You and your daughter will be to live forever in our hearts. (…) rest in peace, my friend. I love you. "