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Tennis Stars Dream of Snowboard Thrills
21 Jan
Summary
- Milano Cortina 2026 marks the Games' return to Italy after two decades.
- Tennis stars are embracing the winter spirit despite not playing snow sports.
- One athlete dreams of learning to snowboard post-retirement.
The upcoming Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Games, scheduled for February 6-22, will see the prestigious event return to Italy for the first time in two decades, with the last Italian Winter Olympics being Torino 2006.
Reigning Olympic women's doubles tennis gold medalists are currently participating in the 2026 Australian Open. Despite their primary experience on clay and grass courts, these athletes are embracing the festive spirit of the winter season.
One of the athletes, who previously served as a torchbearer for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Torch Relay, shared her aspirations with Olympics.com. She expressed a desire to try Alpine skiing in the mountains and enjoy hot chocolate after her athletic career concludes.
When asked about winter sports, the other tennis star revealed a strong interest in learning to snowboard. She mentioned a past attempt in her youth, which proved challenging but left her eager to try again.
