Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, is an avid tennis player and fan and had said that he would be up for a charity match ...

Top-ranked men's tennis player Jannik Sinner 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 in Rome.

Tennis star Jannik Sinner paid a visit to Pope Leo XIV, who proved to be a well-informed spectator of the young champion.

Top half quarterfinal matches of the ATP Italian Open men’s singles draw will be played on Thursday in Rome. Jannik Sinner’s ...

Pope Leo XIV and tennis star Jannik Sinner meet! Discover how their encounter reflects a shared passion for sports.

Third seed Alcaraz will face either reigning Rome champion Alexander Zverev and home hope Lorenzo Musetti. Read more at ...