Lindsey Vonn attends US Open while recovering from Olympic ski crash
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 7:29 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
Olympic medalist Lindsey Vonn appeared at the 2026 US Open tennis tournament on Sunday, August 30. Vonn, who suffered a severe tibia fracture during a downhill crash at the 2026 Winter Olympics, provided an update on her medical status while at the event. She confirmed that she requires further surgery and intends to undergo an ACL procedure as part of her rehabilitation process. Vonn noted that she is currently focused on regaining physical strength as she navigates a long recovery road. Regarding her athletic future, Vonn stated that she remains undecided on whether she will retire from racing or attempt a return to the sport. She has not reached an emotional point where she can definitively confirm her plans for the future.
- •Lindsey Vonn attended the 2026 US Open on August 30.
- •She sustained a severe tibia fracture during a 2026 Winter Olympics downhill crash.
- •Vonn confirmed she needs an additional surgery and an ACL procedure.
- •A decision regarding potential retirement from racing has not been finalized.
- 7:29 PMYahoo Sports — Lindsey Vonn stuns in tight green dress at US Open amid ski crash recovery
"Lindsey Vonn's left leg was injured following a severe tibia fracture during a downhill crash earlier this year at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
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