Jannik Sinner Goes Public with Romance: Danish Model Laila Hasanovic, Formerly Linked to a World Cup Star and an F1 Champion
Jannik Sinner, fresh off a Vienna Open win, publicly acknowledged his new girlfriend during the celebration. The 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 victory over Alexander Zverev provided the moment to speak about love. Sinner thanked his family, friends, and team, and singled out Laila Hasanovic for her support in the crowd. He said: "Thank you so much for the support. The work you put in, the effort. Also, to understand me at times, it is not easy, but thank you for putting in the effort. Everyone here, with family, my girlfriend, friends. To my whole team and also those watching at home. Thank you so much for the support.""
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Who Is Laila Hasanovic? A Danish Model with a Pageant Past
Laila Hasanovic is a Danish model who finished in the top ten of Miss Denmark in 2019. The 24-year-old has previously dated high-profile athletes, including F1 driver Mick Schumacher and Danish international footballer Jonas Wind. Hasanovic was spotted in the crowd alongside Sinner’s parents, signaling the couple’s relationship began to surface publicly.
Vienna Open Moment: Sinner Honors His Team and Girlfriend After Victory
Sinner added the Vienna Open to his sporting CV over the weekend. After defeating Alexander Zverev 3-6, 6-3, 7-5, he thanked his girlfriend, his family, and his team. The public acknowledgment came at a key moment after a hard-fought win, reminding fans that behind every athlete’s success is support from loved ones.
Private Life Under Scrutiny: Denials, Confession, and Past Attachments
Sinner has been reluctant to discuss his private life. He did admit at the US Open that he was “in love,” but he has not wanted to talk about it publicly. He previously dismissed romance rumors when Italian reporters asked about Laila in Copenhagen, saying: "No, no, there was no girl. I had just some business with a couple of photo shootings there. That’s it. Nothing else." The Italian star has also been linked to Anna Kalinskaya, who dated Nick Kyrgios, and Russian model Lara Leito.
A New Chapter in Tennis Romance: What This Means for Public Life
The romance with Hasanovic marks a new chapter where a top athlete’s private life becomes part of the public narrative. For fans, it signals a shift in how tennis stars balance privacy with fame, attention, and the scrutiny that comes with dating high-profile individuals.
