Tennis sensation Jannik Sinner has officially confirmed his relationship with Danish model Laila Hasanovic, whose past includes a deeply personal connection to one of sport's most private tragedies. Hasanovic was reportedly part of an exclusive circle permitted to visit Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher during his long-standing health battle.
From the Tennis Court to the Paddock
Jannik Sinner, the 24-year-old Italian tennis star, made his relationship with Hasanovic public for the first time after his victory at the Vienna Open in October. The world number four has been competing in the season-ending ATP Finals in Turin, where Hasanovic has been a supportive presence in the stands.
The 25-year-old model, who has worked with luxury fashion houses Prada and Armani, was previously in a well-documented relationship with Mick Schumacher, the son of F1 icon Michael Schumacher. The couple were frequently seen together in the F1 paddock from as early as 2022, though their romance appeared to have concluded earlier this year.
A Place in the Schumacher Inner Circle
Before dating the tennis ace, Hasanovic's connection to the Schumacher family was profound. According to reports from German publication Bild, she was one of the very few people outside the immediate family allowed to visit Michael Schumacher.
The seven-time world champion's condition has been a fiercely guarded secret since his devastating skiing accident in 2013. It was claimed the Schumacher family were "smitten" with Hasanovic, making her the only one of Mick's partners to be granted this rare privilege, placing her in a group that includes former Ferrari chief Jean Todt and ex-driver Felipe Massa.
Life After the Paddock
Born in Copenhagen in 2000 to Bosnian parents, Laila Hasanovic is a established figure in the modelling world. She represented Denmark in the Miss Universe competition in 2019 while also completing her studies at Svendborg Gymnasium School.
Her new romance with Sinner follows his own split from fellow tennis professional Anna Kalinskaya. The new couple have since been photographed enjoying simple pleasures together, from visits to a gelato parlour to casual walks, signalling a new chapter for both.
