Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev enjoy a fierce rivalry on the tennis court, frequently battling one another on the sport’s biggest stages. However, they maintain a friendly rapport outside of competition, which has also extended to their partners. Sinner’s girlfriend, Danish model Laila Hasanovic, recently offered a glimpse of a photoshoot on social media, drawing a warm response from Zverev’s partner, Sophia Thomalla.
Inside the Friendship Between Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev’s Girlfriends
Jannik Sinner publicly confirmed his relationship with girlfriend Laila Hasanovic at last year’s Vienna Open. Since then, she has become a regular presence in the world No. 2’s box.
However, Hasanovic did not accompany Sinner during the Sunshine Double, choosing instead to focus on her professional commitments. During that time, the model launched her own skincare brand, NRD55, and featured in a Cartier photoshoot for Elle, while the Italian star claimed titles at Indian Wells and Miami.
Hasanovic has continued to stay active in front of the camera, recently sharing a series of photos in a white T-shirt and shorts alongside her beloved pet dog, Snoopy. The pup is already familiar to tennis fans, having joined Hasanovic and Sinner on the court in Turin after the 24-year-old captured the ATP Finals title last November.
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Sophia Thomalla, who shares a pet dog named Mishka with Alexander Zverev, jumped into the comments section with a sweet reaction.
This exchange happened shortly after Sinner and Zverev touched down in Monaco. The players arrived in the principality this weekend to kick off the European clay-court swing. Before the main draw action gets underway at the Monte-Carlo Masters, Sinner and Zverev are scheduled to participate in a mini tennis exhibition.
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Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev’s Path at the Monte-Carlo Masters
Sinner and Zverev appear to be on a collision course at the ATP Masters 1000 event, with both placed in the same half of the draw. The world No. 2 will kick off his campaign against Ugo Humbert or Moïse Kouamé in his opening match, following a first-round bye. He could then meet three-time Monte-Carlo Masters champion Stefanos Tsitsipas in the third round, with Felix Auger-Aliassime potentially looming in the quarterfinals.
Should the four-time Grand Slam champion advance to the semifinals, a blockbuster showdown with Zverev could be on the cards, provided the German navigates a tough path featuring Giovanni Mpetshi-Perricard, Andrey Rublev, and Daniil Medvedev.
Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev have become very accustomed to locking horns on the court, having already faced off twice this season. On both occasions, the semifinals of the Indian Wells Masters and the Miami Open, the world No. 2 secured straight-set victories over Zverev, extending his head-to-head lead to 8-4.
