Lindsey Vonn and Serena Williams have been two of the top female sports figures of the century. However, besides being legends in their respective sports, they are also best buddies. Therefore, when a reporter asked Lindsey about Serena’s interview controversy in 2019, the skier, without any hesitation, sided with her friend.
Dominic Thiem was midway through the German-speaking section of his press conference when he was told he had to leave the main interview room and switch to a smaller one in order to accommodate Serena Williams after her loss to Sofia Kenin. He was furious. Understandably.#RG19 pic.twitter.com/KyzOAuh8mm
— Biola Solace-Chukwu (@Beeorlicious) June 2, 2019
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Like Serena Williams, skiing legend Lindsey Vonn has been a dominant figure in the world of sports. Perhaps that is the reason they are such good friends. While Lindsey has been the face of skiing for over a decade, Serena’s contribution to tennis is unparalleled. So the quote, “birds of the same feather, flock together,” fits the two of them aptly.
Lindsey Vonn defends Serena Williams on her 2019 interview controversy
In one of the 2019 French Open post-match interviews, Austrian tennis player Dominic Thiem had to leave the conference room for Serena’s press conference. Dominic was obviously furious with the treatment. However, when the reporter asked Lindsey Vonn if it was rude, she replied, “I didn’t see it so I don’t know, but she is the queen.”
Lindsey further added, “I think she is bada**, and she can probably say whatever she wants.”
Well, clearly she knows a lot about how Serena functions and perhaps the incident was less of a surprise to her. Additionally, from her reaction, it seemed like a pretty normal thing.
Serena and Lindsey are in Sports Illustrated’s fashionable 50 List
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Apart from sports, Lindsey and Serena also have been two major style icons. Thus, it’s no surprise that they are on the list of sports illustrated’s 50 most fashionable females. Talking to SI, Serena said, “I always try to make a statement when I walk out on the court—to be bold and to be unique and to kind of transcend. I always try to send the message of just being confident and being fierce.”
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SI described Vonn as the “perfect mix of elegant and edgy.” However, Vonn and Williams both have been the heart and soul of modern sports world. Without them, it’s impossible to imagine skiing and tennis the way it is today.
