Novak Djokovic sends message to Lindsey Vonn after her Winter Olympics injury

Disaster struck in the downhill event, though, as Vonn crashed again, and was taken to hospital.

Messages of support flew in from sports stars around the world, including Serbian tennis legend, Novak Djokovic.

Novak Djokovic sends support to Lindsey Vonn on social media

On Instagram, Djokovic sent the following message to Vonn.

“Heal well, legend,” he said.

Djokovic has been watching the Winter Olympic Games with his family in Milan.

His message will surely be appreciated by Vonn, who underwent successful surgery on a broken leg.

Updating her many concerned fans, Vonn shared a fitness update on her Instagram account.

“I had my third surgery today, and it was successful,” she said.

“Success today has a completely different meaning than it did a few days ago.

“I’m making progress, and while it is slow, I know I’ll be ok.

“Thankful for all of the incredible medical staff, friends, family who have been by my side and the beautiful outpouring of love and support from people around the world.

“Also, huge congrats to my teammates and all of the Team USA athletes who are out there inspiring me and giving me something to cheer for.”

Vonn’s teammate, Breezy Johnson, won gold hours after the 41-year-old was airlifted to the hospital.

What’s next for Novak Djokovic after Winter Olympics cameo?

Djokovic was scheduled to return to tennis at the Qatar Open in Doha.

He would have done so as the number-three seed, joining up with his biggest rivals, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.

However, he has now withdrawn from the event due to ‘strong fatigue’.

The next tournament on the Serb’s calendar is Indian Wells, in California.

Djokovic struggled at Indian Wells in 2025, losing his opening match to Botic van de Zandschulp.

He last won the tournament a decade ago, and hasn’t reached the quarterfinals since.

Whether he can improve upon that record in 2026, remains to be seen.

The 2026 Indian Wells tournament begins on Monday, March 2.