The Wimbledon Championships never fail to attract a star-studded audience, and this year was no exception. Among the high-profile attendees was American alpine ski racer Lindsey Vonn, who had the opportunity to take pictures with tennis legend Roger Federer. While the encounter seemed innocent enough, it sparked a debate among fans regarding the “Greatest of All Time” (GOAT) in men’s tennis.
Vonn’s response to a fan’s comment about the lack of a photo with Novak Djokovic highlighted her appreciation for all three of the sport’s greatest players: Novak Djokovic, Federer, and Rafael Nadal.
Lindsey Vonn shuts down a fan who called her out for not taking pictures with Novak Djokovic
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Lindsey Vonn, an Olympic gold medalist and one of the most decorated skiers in history, has often expressed her admiration for tennis and its top players. At Wimbledon, she had the chance to meet and take pictures with Federer, an encounter she excitedly shared on social media. The post quickly gained traction, with fans of the tennis icon expressing their delight at seeing two world-class athletes together.
However, it wasn’t long before a fan of Novak Djokovic chimed in, pointing out that Vonn had not taken a picture with the Serbian player, whom they referred to as the GOAT.?Instead of getting drawn into the argument, Vonn chose to defuse the situation with a thoughtful and respectful response. She acknowledged the greatness of all three players, stating that each of them deserved the GOAT title in their own right.
I think there are 3 goats, Roger, Djoko and Rafa. The 3 kings. All of them are incredible. https://t.co/66UnCVrncm
— lindsey vonn (@lindseyvonn) July 6, 2023
The fan commented, ?Where is Djokovic? I don?t see the GOAT anywhere on your pictures.? To which Lindsey replied, ?I think, there are 3 goats, Roger Djoko, and Rafa. The 3 kings. All of them are incredible?.
Vonn’s diplomatic response demonstrates her understanding of the long-standing debate among tennis fans and her appreciation for the unique qualities and accomplishments of Djokovic, Federer, and Nadal. Her words serve as a reminder that, rather than engaging in heated arguments over who is the greatest, fans should celebrate the exceptional talents and achievements of all three players.
Lindsey also posted pictures with Iga Swiatek
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Not just the GOAT from men?s tennis made it to social media of Lindsey. But she also posted an amazing picture of herself with Iga Swiatek. Along with the photo, she also added a cute caption that said it was really great to see her.
Great day at @Wimbledon with these legends and the 🐐. Happy to be back. @rogerfederer @iga_swiatek @FTiafoe thx 🙏🏻 @ROLEX pic.twitter.com/CgRiYDXJzJ
— lindsey vonn (@lindseyvonn) July 5, 2023
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She also posted many other pictures on her social media account with Chelsea Handler, Rennae Stubbs, and many more. She also wrote a caption for these women that these are a couple of women who love tennis.
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