Tearful Novak Djokovic pays tribute to Kobe Bryant after Australian Open victory

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Novak Djokovic cries as he pays tribute to Kobe Bryant at the Australian Open.

Djokovic, the defending champion who next faces Roger Federer in the semifinals, also posted a heartfelt tribute to the NBA great on social media earlier this week.

He signed a TV camera lens with the names of Bryant of his 13-year-old daughter Gianna as he left the court.

Rafael Nadal and Nick Kyrgios also paid tribute to Bryant during their fourth-round match Monday.

Kyrgios, a huge basketball fan, wore a Lakers jersey during his warmup and in the post-match press conference, while Nadal hailed him as "one of the greatest sportsmen in history."