Few people have had the historical significance, lasting impact and the unqualified love for tennis as Bud Collins. pic.twitter.com/CLuJF2ThVm
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) March 4, 2016
There hasnt been a more generous, genuine , passionate man in our sport – RIP Bud Collins
— Paul Annacone (@paul_annacone) March 4, 2016
RIP Bud Collins 😔😔😔
— Dinara Safina (@Dinarik27) March 4, 2016
An amazing reporter & extraordinary human being, we will miss you 😢 #Rip Bud Collins @usta @WTA @ATPWorldTour pic.twitter.com/J9yVNtEAzI
— Gabriela Sabatini (@sabatinigabyok) March 4, 2016
Bud Collins passes away on a Davis Cup weekend. Nothing he liked more
— Patrick McEnroe (@PatrickMcEnroe) March 4, 2016
RIP Bud such a passionate guy about our sport of tennis,he will be truly missed hope they hav big matches upstairs https://t.co/OoXAq3wDMT
— Brad Gilbert (@bgtennisnation) March 4, 2016
RIP Bud Collins- Dear Bud- you proved you can be a great human, a great humanitarian & a world class reporter at the same time- much love…
— Martina Navratilova (@Martina) March 4, 2016
Am totally saddened: Bud Collins has died. All-time #1 tennis buff, yes, but so much more. Journalistic GIANT! Great, great guy. I owe him.
— Bob Ryan (@GlobeBobRyan) March 4, 2016
We lost a true hero today… Tennis and journalism were more colorful thanks to Bud Collins. #RIP #USTA pic.twitter.com/f95wIxoIas
— Katrina Adams 🦋 (@katadams68) March 4, 2016
I loved Bud Collins. A legend…and a gift all of us and the sport of tennis. #RestInPeace
— Hannah Storm (@HannahStormESPN) March 4, 2016
