Italy's Jannik Sinner, left, shares a light moment with Pope Leo XIV on the occasion of their meeting at the Vatican.
Italian Open: Sinner Greets Pope XIV At The Vatican
Pope Leo XIV has made peace with Jannik Sinner. The top-ranked tennis player visited the new pope on Wednesday, gave him a tennis racket and offered to play, during an off day for Sinner at the Italian Open. Leo, the first American pope, is an avid tennis player and fan and had said earlier this week that he would be up for a charity match when it was suggested by a journalist. But at the time, Leo joked 바카라we can바카라t invite Sinner,바카라 an apparent reference to the English meaning of Sinner바카라s last name. Leo, a 69-year-old from Chicago, then appeared to joke about his white cassock and its appropriateness for Wimbledon, perhaps a reference to the All England Club바카라s all-white clothing rule.
Italian Open Tennis: Jannik Sinner and Pope Leo XIV
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Italy's Jannik Sinner, left, shares a light moment with Pope Leo XIV on the occasion of their meeting at the Vatican.
Pope Leo XIV meets with members of the international media
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Pope Leo XIV meets with members of the international media in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican.
Pope Leo XIV meets with members of the international media
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Pope Leo XIV meets with members of the international media in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican.
Italian Open Tennis: Jannik Sinner vs Francisco Cerundolo
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Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates a winning point during a round of sixteen match against Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome.
Italian Open Tennis: Jannik Sinner vs Francisco Cerundolo
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Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo returns a shot during a round of sixteen match against Italy's Jannik Sinner at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome.
Italian Open Tennis: Jannik Sinner vs Francisco Cerundolo
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Italy's Jannik Sinner returns a shot during a round of sixteen match against Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome.
Italian Open Tennis: Jannik Sinner vs Francisco Cerundolo
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Italy's Jannik Sinner returns a shot during a round of sixteen match against Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome.
Italian Open Tennis: Jannik Sinner vs Francisco Cerundolo
| Photo: AP/Andrew Medichini
Italy's Jannik Sinner serves during a round of sixteen match against Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome.
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