Pope Francis congratulates Italy after tennis player Jannik Sinner wins the Australian Open
11 months, 1 week ago

Pope Francis congratulates Italy after tennis player Jannik Sinner wins the Australian Open

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Pope Francis congratulated Italy on Monday after tennis player Jannik Sinner became the country's first man to win a Grand Slam singles title in nearly a half century. And in the case of tennis, it’s a dialogue that often becomes artistic.” In November, Sinner also led Italy to its first Davis Cup title since 1976. I've rarely seen a player like that.” Sinner rallied from two sets down to beat Daniil Medvedev in Sunday's final.

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Jannik Sinner turns focus to Australian Open defence after ‘amazing’ year
2 days, 21 hours ago
Sinner spearheads Italy's Davis Cup win
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1 month, 2 weeks ago
Sinner spearheads Italy's Davis Cup win
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1 month, 2 weeks ago
Davis Cup: Jannik Sinner leads Italy past Netherlands for its second consecutive title
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Davis Cup: Jannik Sinner leads Italy past Netherlands for its second consecutive title
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Jannik Sinner caps dream year by leading Italy to second straight Davis Cup title
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Italy beats Netherlands 2-0 in Davis Cup final in Malaga to win second straight title
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Jannik Sinner’s 2024: 2 Slam Grand titles, a doping case and a Davis Cup title for Italy
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Jannik Sinner leads Italy to Davis Cup glory to cap remarkable year
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Jannik Sinner leads Italy past the Netherlands for its second consecutive Davis Cup title
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Jannik Sinner and Matteo Berrettini seal Italy’s return to Davis Cup final
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Davis Cup: Sinner powers holders Italy past Australia to final
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Davis Cup: Jannik Sinner leads Italy back to semifinals, sets up rematch against Australia
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Jannik Sinner leads Italy back to the Davis Cup semifinals and a rematch against Australia
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Sinner opens up about his doping case
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Sinner opens up about his doping case
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Jannik Sinner eyes further improvement despite ATP Finals triumph and stellar season
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Jannik Sinner: World No. 1 caps stellar year with ATP Finals victory over Taylor Fritz
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Jannik Sinner earns record prize money after dominant win over Taylor Fritz in ATP World Tour Finals
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1 month, 3 weeks ago
Jannik Sinner caps golden year by beating Taylor Fritz to ATP Finals glory
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Jannik Sinner claims ATP Finals crown, with doping case still pending
1 month, 3 weeks ago
World No 1 Jannik Sinner wins first ATP Finals title with 6-4, 6-4 victory against Taylor Fritz in Turin
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Jannik Sinner crowns remarkable season by winning first ATP Finals title
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Sinner beats Fritz, becomes first Italian champion at ATP Finals
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Dominant Sinner cruises into ATP Finals title decider with Fritz
1 month, 3 weeks ago
ATP Finals: Jannik Sinner beats Daniil Medvedev, Taylor Fritz also reaches semifinal
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Jannik Sinner marches on at ATP Finals
1 month, 3 weeks ago
ATP Finals: Fritz beats De Minaur to eye last four, Sinner through to semifinals
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Sinner stays perfect and Fritz also advances to the semifinals at the ATP Finals
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Jannik Sinner doping controversy: Italian tennis federation chief drops verdict, remarks ‘Apart from a few imbeciles…’
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Italy’s tennis chief backs Sinner, says doping case already decided in public opinion
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Jannik Sinner’s doping case is already decided in court of public opinion, Italy’s tennis chief says
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Sinner hoists trophy for finishing the year at No 1
1 month, 4 weeks ago
ATP Finals: Jannik Sinner awarded year-end No. 1 trophy in front of home fans
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Friendly rivals Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz look set to dominate men’s tennis. Is it time to call them the ‘Big Two?’
1 month, 4 weeks ago
ATP Finals: Sinner opens campaign with win over De Minaur
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Jannik Sinner’s coach Darren Cahill drops big update on Italian tennis star’s doping controversy
2 months ago
Novak Djokovic sets up Shanghai Masters final with Jannik Sinner as Italian seals year-end No 1
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Sinner avoids Shanghai deja vu with assured win
3 months ago
Sinner avoids Shanghai deja vu with assured win
3 months ago
Sinner survives scare in Beijing and Fritz loses opener at Japan Open
3 months, 2 weeks ago
US Open champ Jannik Sinner is a young man in a hurry. He is 23, is No. 1 and has 2 Slam titles
4 months ago
Jannik Sinner’s US Open title is latest trophy in extraordinary year for Italian tennis
4 months ago
Jannik Sinner conquered mental challenge to claim US Open title after ‘difficult’ campaign
4 months ago
'The last period of my career was not easy': Sinner responds to doping controversy, dedicates US Open title to aunt
4 months ago
Jannik Sinner beats Taylor Fritz in the US Open men's final
4 months ago
Jannik Sinner sends heartwarming message to 'New York' fans after US Open title win: 'Special to win my second Slam'
4 months ago
Jannik Sinner wins US Open with straight-sets victory over Taylor Fritz for second grand slam of the year
4 months ago
Sinner sweeps to US Open title for second Grand Slam triumph
4 months ago
Sinner sweeps to US Open title for second Grand Slam triumph
4 months ago

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