Lindsey Vonn supports Serena Williams ahead of Wimbledon return
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 6:21 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Lindsey Vonn attended Serena Williams' recent match in London, marking Williams' first professional tennis appearance in nearly four years. Vonn, now age 44, relates to Williams' journey as both athletes navigate comebacks later in their careers. Vonn, who recently returned to physical training after multiple surgeries, emphasized the importance of joy in competition. Williams is set to compete in singles and doubles at Wimbledon, starting with her match against Maya Joint. Vonn remains optimistic about her friend's performance but advises against setting expectations.
- •Vonn watched Williams' doubles victory at Queen’s Club in London.
- •Williams prepares for her first singles match since 2022 at Wimbledon.
- •Vonn returned to training after multiple surgeries following an Olympic crash.
- •Williams' singles opponent will be 20-year-old Maya Joint of Australia.
- •Vonn believes joy in playing is key to Williams' success.
- 6:21 PMYahoo Sports — Lindsey Vonn has a special understanding of Serena Williams' comeback as a fellow 40-something
"When Serena Williams played her first professional tennis match in nearly four years recently, another elite female athlete in her 40s was on hand for the occasion. Skier Lindsey Vonn has a special understanding of what Williams is going through as she prepares to play both singles and doubles at Wimbledon at age 44. After making her own comeback, Vonn was the top World Cup downhiller last season at age 41 until her horrific crash at the Milan Cortina Olympics in February left her with a severely fractured left leg.
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