Pope Leo XIV receives No. 1 men’s tennis player Jannik Sinner at Vatican
World news organizations and social media users alike had fun with the English meaning of the athlete’s last name.
•
Articles tagged Tennis
Novak Djokovic proclaims ‘God is great’ after winning Olympic gold medal
Novak Djokovic praised God after winning his first Olympic gold medal, pointing to heaven and declaring ‘God is great’ three times, which he repeated in a post-match interview.
•
SNL actor Rob Schneider says he was fired from movie set for COVID jab status, praises Novak Djokovic
‘I admire Djokovic greatly for standing up for his rights and not caring what it could cost him,’ the former Saturday Night Live comedian said.
•
Novak Djokovic wins record 24th Grand Slam, says his family inspired him
Djokovic, who faced intense scrutiny for refusing the COVID shots, said he is ‘super blessed’ that his children ‘could see me win a Grand Slam tournament.’
•
Novak Djokovic withdraws from tournament after US gov’t denies him entry over COVID jab status
The White House has opposed congressional efforts to bring an immediate end to the travel ban on unvaccinated foreigners legally entering the country.
•
‘Disgrace’: Novak Djokovic could miss big US tournaments over travel ban on unvaxxed foreigners
Indian Wells tournament director Tommy Haas said it would be a 'disgrace' if the Biden administration's jab mandate prevents Djokovic from competing.
•
Djokovic’s Australian Open win is a symbolic victory of the unvaccinated over COVID tyranny
A year ago, Djokovic did not know if he was ever going to play in a Grand Slam tournament again due to his vaccination status.
•
Novak Djokovic slated to miss more US tournaments as gov’t extends travel ban on unvaxxed foreigners
'It is what it is,' reacted the tennis superstar.
•
Tennis star Novak Djokovic confirms he can’t play in US Open due to Biden’s vaccine mandate
'I’ll keep in good shape and positive spirit and wait for an opportunity to compete again.'
•
Novak Djokovic forced to withdraw from Canadian Open over COVID vaccine mandate
The Christian tennis star is also prepared to miss the US Open rather than submit to vaccine mandates.
•