Lindsey Vonn expressed her admiration for Roger Federer on X, referring to him as her greatest of all time (GOAT) forever. This came after some of Novak Djokovic’s supporters criticized her previous praise for the Swiss tennis player.
The former skiing champion from North America had shared a message on X, recounting her experience skiing with Federer and acknowledging him as the ultimate GOAT. She emphasized his contributions to the sport, regardless of his records and titles.
Vonn stated, “Usually, the people we look up to end up disappointing us in some way, but not Roger Federer. He truly embodies the qualities of a genuine sportsman and champion. We had talked about skiing together for a long time, and I wasn’t certain if it would ever happen. Yet, here we are: retired, skiing, and enjoying life! Thank you for this unforgettable memory, Rog. You and your family are truly exceptional, and regardless of what the statistics may say, you will always be the GOAT. It takes more than numbers to make the kind of impact you have, and I am just one of millions who feel this way, man,” she wrote.
Due to receiving hate for her statement that “Federer is the GOAT no matter what numbers say,” Vonn had to remove her initial tweet.
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She preserved the original text on Instagram. For the time being. https://t.co/w4hqx5BQ7N pic.twitter.com/eH0PjpnqJT
The words of the stunning and incredibly resilient skier drew criticism from fans of other tennis players. Particularly supporters of Novak Djokovic, who attacked the American woman for her remarks about the Swiss Maestro.
In response to her critics, Lindsey defended her words and stood up for Roger Federer. Vonn later removed her post, but she emphasized that she made that decision to prevent the negative comments from tarnishing her memories with Federer.
“The post wasn’t a comparison, it was a tribute to my friend, who had a significant impact on my life. Everyone goes wild when the term GOAT is used. Roger Federer can be my GOAT, regardless of what anyone else thinks. I had to, I just didn’t want the negative comments to ruin my memory,” he wrote.
“GOAT or greatest of all time is a subjective title. What makes someone great? Is it the statistics? Is it the records? Is it the impact? Is it the character? Is it all of the above? People have different opinions and that’s okay. My goat may not be your goat and there will always be a debate, but opinions are just that, opinions, and everyone is entitled to them,” Lindsey added.
GOAT or greatest of all time is a subjective title. What makes someone great? Is it statistics? Is it records? Is it impact? Is it character? Is it all of the above? People have different opinions and that’s okay. My goat might not be your goat and there will always be a debate…
In a few hours, the first major event after the Australian Open will commence, the ATP 500 in Rotterdam, which in recent years has produced thrilling competitions. Last year, Daniil Medvedev emerged victorious in the Netherlands, defeating Jannik Sinner in the final.
This year, the tournament will not feature the presence of the Russian, who announced his absence a few days ago due to an injury sustained after his exertions in Melbourne.
The CEO of the tournament Richard Krajicek expressed his satisfaction with the lineup that will grace his event, but acknowledges that he misses one tennis player in particular, who unfortunately retired a few years ago, Roger Federer.
“I’m content with this year’s lineup, but I miss Federer. He was a champion. In terms of pre-sales, I have to say this has been one of the best years yet, with the final almost sold out. We have 10,000 tickets per day, so it will be a fantastic tournament.
Last year, we had 115,000 spectators and this year we expect the same numbers. Only in 2018, when Federer managed to reclaim the No. 1 spot and announced his participation, did we sell 10,000 tickets in 12 hours, but that record will remain unmatched,” he explained.
In a recent interview given to the German newspaper Süddeutsche Zeitung, the former Swiss tennis player discussed, alongside his agent Tony Godsick, the potential innovations of the Laver Cup. The agent of the former Swiss number one stated that the future of the Laver Cup could be in Saudi Arabia.
“One day the Laver Cup could be in Saudi Arabia. We rotate between European cities and cities around the world. I assume Saudi Arabia will be part of this discussion at some point in the future,” said Godsick.
Federer added to the agent’s remarks, declaring: “Sport is a language that everyone speaks. Sport can facilitate dialogue and change. I see myself as captain of the team one day, but I would like to see someone else in this position from the generation following Rod Laver. Someone in the age group of 50 to 65 years. These guys deserve it first, before my turn comes.”
According to the Source tennisworldusa.org