With the off-season now underway, several top players are making the most of the break. World No. 2 Jannik Sinner is currently rumored to be in the UAE and is also expected to attend the upcoming Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Meanwhile, his girlfriend, Laila Hasanovic, was recently spotted in Dubai and shared a series of photos on social media. The posts all but confirmed the rumors.
Speculation Over Jannik Sinner’s Abu Dhabi Visit Intensified After Laila Hasanovic Shared a Revealing Hint
Sinner has established himself as one of the most dominant forces in modern tennis, and he underlined that status again in the 2025 season despite serving a three-month doping suspension earlier. He closed the year with a stellar 58–6 win-loss record and six titles, including two Grand Slams, a Masters 1000 event in Paris, and eventually the ATP Finals in Turin.
After a grueling ATP calendar, the off-season has offered a much-needed break for several players, and Sinner has made sure to take one as well. A few days ago, the World No. 2 was seen traveling to the scenic South Asian island nation of the Maldives alongside fellow star Alexander Zverev.
Sinner’s Maldives getaway appears to have wrapped up, with reports now linking the Italian to the United Arab Emirates. The World No. 2 is rumored to attend the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this Sunday, December 7, offering one last pause before the start of his pre-season grind.
Fueling the speculation further, Sinner’s girlfriend, Hasanovic, offered a glimpse into her stay in Dubai on Instagram, with one photo capturing the iconic Burj Al Arab in the background.
Fresh off a stellar 2024 season that brought him Grand Slam titles at the Australian Open and US Open, along with the ATP Finals crown in Turin, Sinner wasted little time in celebration. After only a brief vacation in Abu Dhabi, he returned to work with a focused training block in Dubai, reaffirming his commitment to continuous improvement.
Sinner and Hasanovic’s relationship had long been whispered about, with neither speaking publicly. The veil lifted when Sinner won his fourth title of the season in Vienna, and later subtly signaled their romance. It is also worth noting that Hasanovic was also in attendance to watch his partner win the title.
Hasanovic is a renowned Danish model and social media influencer. She currently has over 467,000 followers on Instagram and has also endorsed major brands, such as appearing in a mascara commercial for Armani earlier this month.