![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
![Celebrities visit the 2019 US Open to kick off Labor Day Weekend - Official Site of the 2023 US Open Tennis Championships - A USTA Event Celebrities visit the 2019 US Open to kick off Labor Day Weekend - Official Site of the 2023 US Open Tennis Championships - A USTA Event](https://photo-assets.usopen.org/images/pics/large/f_USTA1174550_20190830_USO_D5_JEP_1004.jpg)
Celebrities visit the 2019 US Open to kick off Labor Day Weekend - Official Site of the 2023 US Open Tennis Championships - A USTA Event
![Tennis community pays tribute to Kobe Bryant, one of world's 'greatest sportsmen' - ABC7 Los Angeles Tennis community pays tribute to Kobe Bryant, one of world's 'greatest sportsmen' - ABC7 Los Angeles](https://a.espncdn.com/photo/2020/0127/r657673_1296x729_16-9.jpg)
Tennis community pays tribute to Kobe Bryant, one of world's 'greatest sportsmen' - ABC7 Los Angeles
![Roger Federer ar Twitter: "Was hoping to see @kobebryant @Lakers but enjoyed the game & seeing fellow Swiss @ThaboSefolosha was very cool https://t.co/KaWjR0ua0D" / Twitter Roger Federer ar Twitter: "Was hoping to see @kobebryant @Lakers but enjoyed the game & seeing fellow Swiss @ThaboSefolosha was very cool https://t.co/KaWjR0ua0D" / Twitter](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CczpYm7UcAQVwm3.jpg)
Roger Federer ar Twitter: "Was hoping to see @kobebryant @Lakers but enjoyed the game & seeing fellow Swiss @ThaboSefolosha was very cool https://t.co/KaWjR0ua0D" / Twitter
![Kobe Bryant Talks Upcoming Book, Lakers 2019-20 Season, More | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors | Bleacher Report Kobe Bryant Talks Upcoming Book, Lakers 2019-20 Season, More | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors | Bleacher Report](https://img.bleacherreport.net/img/article/media_slots/photos/002/940/046/b2701581e50502b51b5fbfff7ccc80d9_crop_exact.jpg?w=2975&h=2048&q=85)
Kobe Bryant Talks Upcoming Book, Lakers 2019-20 Season, More | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors | Bleacher Report
![Uživatel Davo na Twitteru: „Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal have worn black and gold Kobe Nike shoes. Farewell Kobe Bryant! #MambaDay https://t.co/MXmJSd0H3L“ / Twitter Uživatel Davo na Twitteru: „Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal have worn black and gold Kobe Nike shoes. Farewell Kobe Bryant! #MambaDay https://t.co/MXmJSd0H3L“ / Twitter](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CgA24nFUUAATbPM.jpg)
Uživatel Davo na Twitteru: „Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal have worn black and gold Kobe Nike shoes. Farewell Kobe Bryant! #MambaDay https://t.co/MXmJSd0H3L“ / Twitter
![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)
Roger Federer shares his memories of Kobe Bryant in tribute to NBA legend | Tennis | Sport | Express.co.uk
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).
![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
![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
![WATCH: When Kobe Bryant Picked Novak Djokovic Over Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal - EssentiallySports WATCH: When Kobe Bryant Picked Novak Djokovic Over Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal - EssentiallySports](https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210109124812/GettyImages-1199001832-1110x1065.jpg)
WATCH: When Kobe Bryant Picked Novak Djokovic Over Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal - EssentiallySports
![NO WEB, NO APPS IN FRANCE - Basketball player Kobe Bryant and wife Vanessa, daughters Natalia Diamante and Gianna Maria-Onore at Wimbledon watching the game between roger Federer and delpotro on August NO WEB, NO APPS IN FRANCE - Basketball player Kobe Bryant and wife Vanessa, daughters Natalia Diamante and Gianna Maria-Onore at Wimbledon watching the game between roger Federer and delpotro on August](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2E0K7E7/no-web-no-apps-in-france-basketball-player-kobe-bryant-and-wife-vanessa-daughters-natalia-diamante-and-gianna-maria-onore-at-wimbledon-watching-the-game-between-roger-federer-and-delpotro-on-august-3-2012-photo-by-gouhier-guibbaud-jmpabacapresscom-2E0K7E7.jpg)
NO WEB, NO APPS IN FRANCE - Basketball player Kobe Bryant and wife Vanessa, daughters Natalia Diamante and Gianna Maria-Onore at Wimbledon watching the game between roger Federer and delpotro on August
![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/Roger-Federer-2282796.jpg?r=1580237508349)
Roger Federer shares his memories of Kobe Bryant in tribute to NBA legend | Tennis | Sport | Express.co.uk
![When NBA Legend Kobe Bryant Declared Roger Federer 'GOAT' After Epic Australian Open Victory - EssentiallySports When NBA Legend Kobe Bryant Declared Roger Federer 'GOAT' After Epic Australian Open Victory - EssentiallySports](https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201230105849/GettyImages-1096839374-640x853.jpg)
When NBA Legend Kobe Bryant Declared Roger Federer 'GOAT' After Epic Australian Open Victory - EssentiallySports
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