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

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 when it was suggested by a journalist.

As details of Pope Leo XIV's past life come to light many are struck by his Chicago roots and his Chicago-ness.

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.