Tennis stars react to passing of basketball legend Kobe Bryant

Among them was Rafael Nadal who said that he was in 'shock' as to the news and sent his condolences to the family of the basketball star.

Novak Djokovic had a personal connection to him and called him a mentor and a friend and that he will live forever not only in hisheart but the hearts of many.

https://twitter.com/RafaelNadal/status/1221583977917452289

https://twitter.com/DjokerNole/status/1221633567618404352

https://twitter.com/StefTsitsipas/status/1221616345307078656

https://twitter.com/denis_shapo/status/1221549185658281984

WTA stars also reacted to the news including Maria Sharapova who called it 'difficult' to process and that she is 'forever grateful' to both the basketball legend and her daughter who also passed away.

Other stars including Genie Bouchard and Simona Halep also gave their reaction tro the news on Twitter with Garbine Muguruza posting a picture of herself with Bryant.

https://twitter.com/MariaSharapova/status/1221569870422138880

https://twitter.com/Simona_Halep/status/1221630441423286272

https://twitter.com/geniebouchard/status/1221563928980779008

https://twitter.com/GarbiMuguruza/status/1221563738882543620