Legendary basketball star Kobe Bryant tragically passed away on January 26, 2020, in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, which also claimed the lives of his daughter Gianna and seven others in the major accident. Notably, this year marks the fifth anniversary of this heartbreaking accident, which left a profound impact on the sports world and beyond. At the time of his death, the American sensation was just 41 years old and had enjoyed an illustrious 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, winning five NBA championships and earning a plethora of the titles, including 18 All-Star selections and two Olympic gold medals.
However, coincidentally, tennis legend Novak Djokovic has talked about basketball player Kobe Bryant just one day before his untimely passing. The Serbian ace was seen talking and reflecting on the inspiration and motivation he drew from the star player's relentless work ethic and high spirit, showcasing the influence Bryant had not only in basketball but in several sports and how it helped him in his career to take the game to the epitome of the level.
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Novak Djokovic fails miserably in the Australian Open 2025 semi-finals
Meanwhile, Serbian ace Novak Djokovic was last seen in action in the 2025 Australian Open but retired from his semifinal thriller against Alexander Zverev due to a muscle tear in his legs. The 37-year-old legend failed to win his 11th Melbourne title and his record-breaking 25th Grand Slam of his illustrious career.
Despite that, he again caught the spotlight when he defeated four-time Grand Slam winner Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals. Djokovic suffered defeat in the opening sets, but he staged his comeback to win the next three sets against the 21-year-old Alcaraz. However, his severe injury has ruled him out from the first Grand Slam of the year after losing the first set to Zverev in the semi-finals.
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