Model who was 'in Michael Schumacher's inner circle' romantically linked to Wimbledon ace
Laila Hasanovic was one of the few people to be allowed into Mick Schumacher's family's inner circle, but it appears she has now moved on from the F1 star
Jannik Sinner has been linked with a former F1 star's ex-girlfriend
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Laila Hasanovic may have switched from the racetrack to the tennis court after the former girlfriend of Mick Schumacher was romantically linked to Wimbledon star Jannik Sinner. This rumour began after she was spotted during the French Open final last month.
Sinner, who suffered disappointment at Roland-Garros after losing in the final, had split from former partner Anna Kalinskaya earlier in 2025 and was linked with Hasanovic during the tournament.
Hasanovic had previously spent considerable time with former Formula One driver Mick Schumacher, son of the sport's legendary ace, Michael. According to Bild, she is among the few people to have been permitted into the Schumacher family's inner circle.
It was reported that the F1 star's relatives were "smitten" with the model, and she was the only one of Mick's partners allowed to visit his father, Michael, following his skiing accident in 2013.
However, Hasanovic appears to have moved on from Mick – and potentially to another sport entirely. The Danish model was spotted in the French Open crowd last month as Sinner battled against Carlos Alcaraz in one of the biggest major finals for some time.
Laila Hasanovic was previously in a relationship with Mick Schumacher, son of legendary F1 racer Michael
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A week later, Sinner seemed to dismiss any rumours of a relationship with Schumacher's ex after the Daily Mail reported that a fan had spotted the pair on a date in Copenhagen.
When asked about the situation during a media conference, Sinner said: "No, no, there was no girl. I had just some business with a couple of photo shootings there. That's it. Nothing else."
As the Italian tennis sensation sailed into the second round at Wimbledon, speculation has mounted over whether Sinner will be supported by a new companion in his box at SW19.
The 23-year-old has now been romantically linked with Russian model Lara Leito, following reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport suggesting that the two are an item. The 31-year-old model, known for her past relationship with two-time Oscar winner Adrien Brody, is believed to have met Sinner in Monte Carlo amidst his three-month suspension from tennis.
Jannik Sinner is focusing on Wimbledon for now
(Image: HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images )
Chi Magazine published photos that reportedly captured the duo on a date in Monte Carlo, fuelling curiosity about their association.
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Yet Sinner appears to want to keep his personal life private, as he told the media at the French Open that he had no romantic involvement with Leito.
He said: "I was very surprised to see some pictures, which, you know, nothing serious ... I'm not in a relationship. So, whoever is asking, that's it. It's all good."
For the moment, Sinner's primary focus is set on overcoming world number 93 Aleksandar Vukic this Wednesday, as he aims to make it to the next round of Wimbledon.
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