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Jannik Sinner’s ‘attractive’ new girlfriend Laila Hasanovic sparks strange comments from Rennae Stubbs & co-host

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Rennae Stubbs recently discussed Jannik Sinner and his girlfriend Laila Hasanovic on her podcast, which she co-hosts with Caitlin Thompson, the founder of tennis media company Racquet. Stubbs was all praise for Hasanovic’s looks, while Thompson said she isn’t too familiar with the Danish model and influencer, to which the former issued a rather quirky response. Rumors of Sinner and Hasanovic’s romance surfaced earlier this year, but for months, both the Italian and Dane neither confirmed nor denied their speculated relationship. However, following his title triumph at the 2025 Vienna Open, where Hasanovic was in attendance, Sinner very subtly made it clear that he is indeed in a romantic relationship with the Dane. Thanks for the submission! On a recently-released episode of The Rennae Stubbs Tennis Podcast, former women’s doubles No. 1 and Serena Williams’ ex-coach Rennae Stubbs touched on the good times Jannik Sinner is currently enjoying both on and off the tennis court. The Italian ended the year as the World No. 2 and also defeated year-end No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz to become a two-time ATP Finals champion, following which he jetted off to the Maldives. “He’s having a lot of fun. He’s enjoying his team and clearly he’s off to the Maldives. He’s got a very attractive new girlfriend,” Stubbs said. (from 5: 40) Subsequently, Stubbs’ podcast co-host Caitlin Thompson chimed in, claiming she hasn’t even seen the Danish model and influencer so far. “No comment. I don’t know. I don’t know who it is. I haven’t seen her,” Thompson responded. Next, Stubbs playfully suggested that Hasanovic isn’t Thompson’s type, saying: “I don’t think she’s your type.” Jannik Sinner and Laila Hasanovic spotted in Denmark after Italian’s incredible ending to 2025 tennis season Recent reports stemming from Denmark claimed that Jannik Sinner and Laila Hasanovic spent time together in the country’s capital Copenhagen not long after the Italian won the ATP Finals for the second year in a row. Based on the reports, the lovebirds explored Kongens Nytorv’s famed Christmas market and experienced the city’s nightlife at a club later on as well. On the tennis front, the World No. 2 and four-time Major champion is set to begin his preparations for the upcoming 2026 tennis season soon. He took the bold decision to withdraw from Italy’s Davis Cup Finals team earlier this year to give himself more time for rest and recovery before getting his preseason underway for the 2026 Australian Open. Jannik Sinner is slated to defend his Australian Open crown for the second straight year come January and this time around, there’s every chance that Laila Hasanovic will join the Italian in Melbourne.
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Serena Williams’ ex-coach Rennae Stubbs blames Stefanos Tsitsipas’ ‘thoughts on women’ for why he won’t hire her

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Rennae Stubbs believes that she’s unlikely to be a part of Stefanos Tsitsipas’ coaching set up in the future on account of his perceived views on women. She has proven her credentials as a player and a coach over the years. She won five Major titles in doubles, and coached the likes of Serena Williams, Karolina Pliskova and Samantha Stosur. Stubbs, along with her co-host Caitlin Thompson, were on the topic of tennis coaches on the latest episode of the Rennae Stubbs Podcast. Their attention turned towards Tsitsipas and his coaching situation. He had a falling out with his father, who was his long-time coach. Thanks for the submission! Tsitsipas then hired Goran Ivanisevic, and their partnership didn’t last too long either, ultimately parting ways in July 2025. The 27-year-old eventually teamed up with his father once again. Stubbs revealed that she gave Tsitsipas a shoutout on X (formerly Twitter) a while ago. While she’s open to being his coach, she opined that she’s unlikely to land the job due to his thoughts on women. “While we’re on coach watch though, you tweeted back at Stefanos Tsitsipas,” Thompson said. “I said ‘Hire me'” Stubbs responded. It was funny though. I sort of did it as a joke. Knowing his thoughts on women, I don’t think he’s going to have a female coach.” While Thompson felt that Tsitsipas isn’t sexist as such, Stubbs felt that some of his opinions on social media, especially regarding women, were controversial. Nevertheless, she’s keeping an open mind and is available if needs another voice in his camp. “I don’t think he’s particularly sexist,” Thompson said. “He has said some dodgy stuff,” Stubbs said. “I think his Twitter persona is cut and pieced,” Thompson said. “All right, Well we’ll soon find out, won’t we. Yeah, I’m putting it out there I am available, and, um, I’m available,” Stubbs said. Tsitsipas could certainly benefit from the insight of another experienced coach. Despite a title, the 2025 season was largely disappointing for him. He wrapped up the season with his worst year-end finish since 2017. Stefanos Tsitsipas finished a season outside the top 20 for the first time since 2017 Stefanos Tsitsipas’ results took a turn for the worse in 2025. His triumph at the Dubai Tennis Championships was the only saving grace in an otherwise underwhelming season. He went 2-4 at the Majors, and made only one quarterfinal at the Masters 1000 level. Tsitsipas started 2025 ranked No. 11. He returned to the top 10 following his victory in Dubai. However, his stay in the region was rather short, and he was out after six weeks. Tsitsipas’ results over the next few months weren’t encouraging, and an injury hiatus post the US Open didn’t help either. He finished the year with a 22-18 record and ranked No. 34. Prior to this year, he was ranked within the top 15 at the end of the season every year since 2018. Tsitsipas’ current year-end finish of No. 34 marks his lowest finish since he wrapped up 2017 at No. 91. He will be keen to do some soul searching and emerge stronger than before in 2026.
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