Jannik Sinner Addresses Critics and Personal Life in Recent Interview
In a candid interview with Corriere Della Sera, tennis sensation Jannik Sinner addressed the ongoing scrutiny he has faced, stating, “I’ve never responded, and I don’t even want to respond.” This comes in the wake of a significant development in his career; the International Tennis Integrity Agency concluded that there was "no fault or negligence" on Sinner’s part after he tested positive for clostebol in March 2024. Although the tribunal cleared him last August, an appeal by the World Anti-Doping Agency resulted in a three-month ban imposed in February of this year.
Upon returning to competitive play in May, Sinner also shared news of his breakup with fellow tennis player Anna Kalinskaya. However, he recently hinted at a new romance, affirming, “Yes, but we don’t talk about our private life,” when questioned about his relationship status.
Previously, Sinner was linked to Italian model Maria Braccini from 2020 to 2024 before his relationship with Kalinskaya. Now, rumors have emerged connecting him to model Laila Hasanovic, who has a history with Mick Schumacher. Sinner humorously responded to the speculation, saying, “I was surprised to see some pictures. Nothing serious! I am not in a relationship, whoever says things. So all good!"
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Despite the challenges Sinner has faced off the court, he has maintained his status as the world No. 1 since June of last year. His resilience shone through when he captured the Wimbledon title following a tough loss at the French Open. Reflecting on his mental strength, Sinner stated, "It’s nothing natural; there’s a lot of work behind it. First, you have to accept your flaws. I struggled at first because I thought I was strong, but I wasn’t. We’ve worked hard on it, with [doctor] Riccardo Ceccarelli, and it helps me.”
Even with an impressive record, Sinner remains humble, asserting, "I don’t like to say ‘I’m number one in the world.’ I consider myself a strong player, but becoming number one is also about how you handle things off the court and your behavior."
As he gears up to defend his US Open title against Czech player Vit Kopriva on Tuesday, Sinner is optimistic about his condition, especially following his recent withdrawal from the Cincinnati Open final due to illness.
