“He’s just a great athlete…. I’m not surprised that he won Australia.” Back in February 2024, Lindsey Vonn was all praise of Jannik Sinner post his first Australian Open title. And honestly, why would she not be? After all, they have shared such a long-standing friendship and skiing stories. But she wasn’t just talking about his on-court achievements instead also about how Skinner in real life is: “He’s a pretty shy guy, but he’s really humble and always super kind.” Her words reflected the bond they shared. So how could she not share her feelings after Sinner made history, yet again!

When Jannik Sinner met Carlos Alcaraz once more, since their unforgettable clash in Paris, and the rematch came loaded with unfinished business and personal redemption. Sinner, just twenty-three years old, did not blink. With three championship points again before him, he stood not as the man who faltered at Roland Garros, but as one who was ready to turn the tables. Gone was the unease that had shadowed him in the French Open’s waning moments. Instead, he played with command, defeating Alcaraz to capture his first Wimbledon title. As a result praises started to pile up not just for Sinner but for his worthy rival Alcaraz as well. And among those watching from afar was someone who knows both triumph and recovery as intimately as any elite athlete alive, Lindsey Vonn!

The skiing great, long admired for her own competitive steel, wasted no time in offering her congratulations. Her message, posted alongside images of the pair skiing and training together, was both celebratory and sincere: “So proud of you my friend! What a tournament for you and your team! From Sud Tirol to London… What a journey and it’s only just getting started!” Vonn has often spoken of Sinner’s athletic gifts, remarking on how his skiing background has shaped his sense of balance and footwork on the court.

She once noted his movement on snow mirrored his tennis game. Fluid, composed, and quick to adapt under duress. The two have spent time on the slopes and shared practice courts, and Vonn has made no secret of her belief in his potential. Her public praise, therefore, was more than casual applause. 

But Vonn did not just limited her praise to Sinner, rather she went on to praise Alcaraz as well. “ Contratulations to @carlitosalcarazz as well. I can’t wait tyo see many more of these we finalsd in the future! We are lucky to witness this next generation of tennis!” In a year when the old guard has mostly stepped aside, the bond between these two athletes, one on snow, one on grass, serves as a reminder that greatness often finds kinship across disciplines. Their friendship, forged outside the spotlight, now moves alongside Sinner’s rising story.

Lindsey Vonn promises ski reunion with Jannik Sinner

Back in February 2025, as Sinner celebrated his second Australian Open title, Lindsey Vonn, who had just made a brief return to competition after a six-year absence, quietly made a promise. “I’m sure we’ll ski together again sooner or later,” she said, reflecting on their longstanding friendship. The words carried the simplicity of casual affection, but coming from an athlete of Vonn’s stature, they also conveyed something more enduring.

Vonn, 40, spoke with calm admiration about Sinner’s current focus, remarking that he is “very focused on tennis at this stage of his career and is winning a multitude of trophies.” They had recently missed each other on the slopes of Plan de Corones, a familiar place for both. While she acknowledged that “we both have other priorities now,” her confidence in a reunion on the mountain was unshaken. That promise now lingers, unfulfilled but quietly present, as Sinner continues to push the boundaries of his sport. The two champions, connected by a common origin in snow and slope, appear to be moving on parallel tracks, distinct yet destined to intersect once more.