Pope congratulates Italy on Sinner Australian Open victory - Vatican. 22-year-old Sinner from South Tyrol beat Russian world number three Daniil Medvedev 3-2 after coming back from two sets down to become the first Italian to win a Grand Slam title in 48 years.
The unscripted congratulations came during an audience at the Vatican with a delegation from the Real Club de Tenis Barcelona, which is celebrating 125 years. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED © Copyright ANSA.