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Lindsey Vonn Says Jannik Sinner's Skiing Background Helps His Movement at Wimbledon

On Friday, July 3, 2026, top-ranked Jannik Sinner competed at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships, showcasing the fluid movement experts attribute to his background as an elite junior skier.
Sinner won a national skiing championship at age eight and placed second in Italian nationals at 12, beating downhill champion Giovanni Franzoni in a 2009 giant slalom.
According to skiing standout Lindsey Vonn, Sinner possesses an "amazing kinesthetic sense," with knees and hips remaining parallel to maintain balance, much like an elite slalom skier.
Fellow tennis player Casper Ruud acknowledged Sinner's flexibility, stating, "I don't move as good as him," while noting that stars like Carlos Alcaraz also move well without skiing.
Many athletes integrate cross-training, such as Marta Kostyuk, who practiced gymnastics until age 11, and Flavio Cobolli, who credits soccer for his stamina; Sinner ultimately chose tennis after finding downhill skiing too demanding.

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