Lindsey Vonn gives her verdict on Jannik Sinner's tennis coaching as he criticizes own mentorship skills

During a recent interaction in Italy, Lindsey Vonn and Jannik Sinner exchanged messages and reflected on their shared experiences, highlighting their unique bond. The moment occurred during the 2025 Australian Open event.

In the video, the skier conveyed her heartfelt wishes for the tennis player's performance at the Australian Open, expressing her admiration for his achievements. Sinner, in turn, praised Vonn's remarkable resilience and her inspiring comeback, describing it as "something incredible". The 23-year-old also humorously remarked on his coaching abilities, noting his lack of experience while teaching Vonn to play tennis.

The video was shared by Eurosports on January 20, 2025, with the caption:

"Jannik Sinner responds to Lindsey Vonn’s 'special message' 👀."

The legendary skier responded to Sinner criticizing his own coaching skills:

"Hahah you are a good coach Jan!"

Screenshot of Lindsey Vonn's comment/ Source: Instagram

The 2025 Australian Open, one of the sport's most prestigious Grand Slam tournaments, is currently being organized in Melbourne.

Sinner and Vonn have known each other for several years, with their connection rooted in their shared background in skiing. They first met at the 2021 US Open, and their bond deepened in 2022 when they spent time together skiing in Italy.

In 2024, the Olympic skiing champion reflected on her friend's journey and his athleticism.

Lindsey Vonn reflects on Jannik Sinner's journey and athletic ability

Lindsey Vonn at Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup - Women's Super G - Source: Getty

In February 2024, the Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn shared insights into her connection with Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner. Having grown up as a competitive skier before focusing on tennis, Sinner shares a strong bond with Vonn.

In an interview with ATPTour.com, she explained that their connection began due to their shared background in skiing. She described the tennis player as humble, kind, and thoughtful, adding that his perspective on sports likely stems from his foundation in skiing. Vonn also compared Sinner's approach to that of Roger Federer, a former World no.1, and another friend of hers. She said:

“He's just a great athlete, very smart and I'm not surprised that he won Australia. I thought he would win before he did, but he's someone that's going to be around for a long time. And he really reminds me of Roger, to be honest.”

She also expressed admiration for the 23-year-old's fearlessness on the court, attributing it partly to his skiing background. In the interview, she further described tennis as offering the same adrenaline as skiing but without the heightened physical risk.