Lindsey Vonn, the retired American alpine ski racer, has never been shy about expressing her admiration for Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer. Widely regarded as one of the greatest skiers of all time, Vonn’s own exceptional accomplishments in her field have earned her a place among the all-time sporting greats. At this year’s showpiece event at SW19, Vonn again voiced her admiration for the Swiss Maestro.

Federer, an eight-time Wimbledon champion and holder of 20 Grand Slam titles, is known for his elegant playing style, sportsmanship, and enduring success. While his on-court prowess has earned him numerous accolades and records, it is his humility, grace, and commitment to excellence that have endeared him to fans and fellow athletes alike. Vonn’s admiration for Federer is a testament to the Swiss maestro’s impact not only within tennis but also across the wider sporting world.

Lindsey Vonn confesses Roger Federer is her ‘guy’ at Wimbledon

It is not uncommon for elite athletes to appreciate and learn from their counterparts in other sports. Vonn’s admiration for Federer demonstrates the profound respect that transcends individual disciplines, uniting athletes in their shared pursuit of greatness. The lessons drawn from Federer’s career – perseverance, humility, and dedication – resonate with athletes from all walks of life and serve as a blueprint for success both on and off the field.

Owing to the same, in a recent YouTube video shared by Wimbledon, Lindsey Vonn could not stop singing praises of the Swiss legend. She said, “Roger has always been kind of my guy. I remember watching him before some of my races. I always feel like no matter if he is down a match point, I never feel like it’s over. So for me, that was always something to look at and aspire to.”

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Vonn has described Federer as an inspiration, citing his longevity, relentless pursuit of improvement, and the ability to consistently perform under pressure, as qualities she sought to emulate during her own skiing career.

Lindsay compares skiing to tennis by sharing the similarities between the sports

In the same video, Lindsay went ahead and explained how she felt that the two sports, tennis and skiing, have a lot of things in common. And this is the reason why she is interested in watching tennis, and how Federer’s traits resonate with her. She said that the thing which is common between the two sports is that they are individual-player sports. All the pressure is on one person.

In skiing, the pressure is the most when someone is at the starting gate of the race. Similarly, there is a lot of pressure on the person in tennis who is down a match point. Only the person feeling the pressure and playing can control what happens. There is no one else on the team on whom one can rely and that is what she felt was similar in the two sports.

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