Peace be with Sinner: Italian gives Pope tennis racquet

Pope Leo XIV met with top-ranked tennis player Jannik Sinner at the Vatican, where Sinner presented him with a tennis racquet and suggested a friendly match. The pope, a tennis enthusiast, joked about his attire’s suitability for Wimbledon and expressed interest in the sport, while Sinner shared his experience at the Italian Open, where he aims to become the first Italian man to win the title since 1976. The meeting highlighted the pope’s passion for tennis, with both parties sharing their hopes for future encounters, possibly on the court.

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