REAL reason Federer doesn't appear to be too excited about meeting Kobe is because of it's hidden implication of association with a non-GOAT. Worse, it's the fake version of the GOAT (Jordan).
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When NBA Legend Kobe Bryant Declared Roger Federer 'GOAT' After Epic Australian Open Victory - EssentiallySports
![Kobe Bryant on Twitter: "Wow. Watching these athletes perform at the @usopen was incredible. And, I appreciate the warm welcome of our latest @Granity project - a tennis novel called #LEGACYANDTHEQUEEN. It Kobe Bryant on Twitter: "Wow. Watching these athletes perform at the @usopen was incredible. And, I appreciate the warm welcome of our latest @Granity project - a tennis novel called #LEGACYANDTHEQUEEN. It](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EDQocJ4X4AEzZT1.jpg)
Kobe Bryant on Twitter: "Wow. Watching these athletes perform at the @usopen was incredible. And, I appreciate the warm welcome of our latest @Granity project - a tennis novel called #LEGACYANDTHEQUEEN. It
![US Open 2019: Federer, Williams, Konta and Barty win – as it happened | US Open Tennis 2019 | The Guardian US Open 2019: Federer, Williams, Konta and Barty win – as it happened | US Open Tennis 2019 | The Guardian](https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/27363416e32bad50a0995e10a51d9374d31e3cc5/0_0_5568_3712/master/5568.jpg?width=465&quality=85&dpr=1&s=none)
US Open 2019: Federer, Williams, Konta and Barty win – as it happened | US Open Tennis 2019 | The Guardian
![Roger Federer, right, of Switzerland, greets Kobe Bryant before playing against Daniel Evans, of the United Kingdom, during round three of the US Open tennis championships Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, in New Roger Federer, right, of Switzerland, greets Kobe Bryant before playing against Daniel Evans, of the United Kingdom, during round three of the US Open tennis championships Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, in New](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2MJ9N6R/roger-federer-right-of-switzerland-greets-kobe-bryant-before-playing-against-daniel-evans-of-the-united-kingdom-during-round-three-of-the-us-open-tennis-championships-friday-aug-30-2019-in-new-york-ap-photosarah-stier-2MJ9N6R.jpg)
Roger Federer, right, of Switzerland, greets Kobe Bryant before playing against Daniel Evans, of the United Kingdom, during round three of the US Open tennis championships Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, in New
![Kobe Bryant on Twitter: "Wow. Watching these athletes perform at the @usopen was incredible. And, I appreciate the warm welcome of our latest @Granity project - a tennis novel called #LEGACYANDTHEQUEEN. It Kobe Bryant on Twitter: "Wow. Watching these athletes perform at the @usopen was incredible. And, I appreciate the warm welcome of our latest @Granity project - a tennis novel called #LEGACYANDTHEQUEEN. It](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EDQocIBX4AEszFL.jpg:large)
Kobe Bryant on Twitter: "Wow. Watching these athletes perform at the @usopen was incredible. And, I appreciate the warm welcome of our latest @Granity project - a tennis novel called #LEGACYANDTHEQUEEN. It
![Djokovic: 'Nadal and Federer made me a better player - they inspire me' - TennisBuzz - Breaking tennis news, live scores and features Djokovic: 'Nadal and Federer made me a better player - they inspire me' - TennisBuzz - Breaking tennis news, live scores and features](https://tennisbuzz.net/.image/t_share/MTkxNjM5NTAwNzcxODk0Nzcw/novak-djokovic-rafael-nadal-roger-federer-tennis-goat.jpg)
Djokovic: 'Nadal and Federer made me a better player - they inspire me' - TennisBuzz - Breaking tennis news, live scores and features
![Roger Federer shares his memories of Kobe Bryant in tribute to NBA legend | Tennis | Sport | Express.co.uk Roger Federer shares his memories of Kobe Bryant in tribute to NBA legend | Tennis | Sport | Express.co.uk](https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/72/590x/secondary/Novak-Djokovic-2282797.webp?r=1580237508412)
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When NBA Legend Kobe Bryant Declared Roger Federer 'GOAT' After Epic Australian Open Victory - EssentiallySports
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Roger Federer Net Worth: Breaking Down Career Earnings, Sponsorships and More | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors | Bleacher Report
![Errol Anderson on Twitter: "Kobe Bryant with Roger Federer at the 2019 US Open, Flushing, Queens Fri. Aug. 30, 2019. Photo Errol Anderson https://t.co/ivBxOMlQNd" / Twitter Errol Anderson on Twitter: "Kobe Bryant with Roger Federer at the 2019 US Open, Flushing, Queens Fri. Aug. 30, 2019. Photo Errol Anderson https://t.co/ivBxOMlQNd" / Twitter](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EPP3gmtXsAAkdeP.jpg:large)
Errol Anderson on Twitter: "Kobe Bryant with Roger Federer at the 2019 US Open, Flushing, Queens Fri. Aug. 30, 2019. Photo Errol Anderson https://t.co/ivBxOMlQNd" / Twitter
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