Jannik Sinner and Laila Hasanovic Choose Sardinia: Their New Villa, Where It Is, and How Much It Costs

Jannik Sinner is enjoying a few relaxing days at the beach with his girlfriend, Laila Hasanovic. But this has nothing to do with his home in Monte Carlo—which has been the subject of recent debate due to some comments by Giovanna Botteri—nor with the ever-popular Porto Cervo. The South Tyrolean champion, fresh off his second consecutive Wimbledon title, has opted for Sardinia after all—but chose a much more secluded spot in the Gallura region: Porto Rafael.

This is where the villa is located where Sinner and Laila Hasanovic have decided to spend their vacation. According to *Chi*, which photographed them together along with some friends and their little dog Snoopy, the No. 1 player in the ATP rankings purchased the luxurious home outright; it’s located in an exclusive resort overlooking the La Maddalena archipelago. No ostentation, in keeping with his now well-established habits: if anything, a dreamlike natural landscape, amid granite coves and a perfectly blue sea. Along with the near-total privacy that the South Tyrolean has always sought to ensure for himself. And, as reported by ‘Il Mattino’, the purchase could cost him more than 3 million euros.

This isn’t the first time Sinner has chosen this part of Sardinia to recharge his batteries. In the past, the South Tyrolean champion had been spotted in Palau and in the La Maddalena archipelago, sailing among the coves and beaches of the Gallura coast aboard a boat with a small circle of friends and family. His connection to this corner of Italy has evidently grown ever closer and more established, to the point of prompting him to invest in a permanent property in the area.

The Sardinian break is not only a well-deserved reward following his second consecutive triumph at Wimbledon but also serves specific athletic needs. What happened in the spring—with five consecutive Masters 1000 titles and the illness he suffered at Roland Garros that forced Sinner to withdraw from his match against Juan Manuel Cerundolo—had compelled the champion to exercise the utmost caution in managing his energy. Wimbledon confirmed his full return to the highest level, but this break takes on special significance as a crucial step in his preparation for the North American hard-court season, with the U.S. Open on the horizon.

By Jannik’s side, as is now customary during the most important moments, is Laila Hasanovic. The Danish model had already been in the stands during the Wimbledon final, alongside the tennis player’s family, and her presence has become a constant in the life of the world No. 1. Their relationship has grown stronger over time: the couple also attended the wedding of Armand Duplantis—the Swedish pole vault record-holder and Jannik’s friend—which was held in Antibes on the French Riviera. Meanwhile, Laila is building her own career in Italy as well, attending fashion events in Milan and even working on learning the Italian language.

Meanwhile, the tennis world is also abuzz with controversy over Sinner’s residence in Monaco, which has come under fire from RAI correspondent Giovanna Botteri: “It really bugs me that Sinner lives in Monte Carlo…”. Joining her, “Il Fatto Quotidiano” journalist Luca Sommi added: “I wonder, you earn 70 million euros a year, but why don’t you do like Alcaraz, who kept his tax residence in Spain? Why do you have to go to Monte Carlo?” The comments from the two journalists sparked a reaction from the South Tyrolean’s fans, who responded en masse on social media in his defense, citing “social envy” and emphasizing that Monte Carlo is a practical choice for Sinner’s training, allowing him to work daily with numerous colleagues on the tour.

Even Novak Djokovic, speaking from the stage at Fanatics Fest in New York, paid tribute to Sinner with words that blended admiration and irony: “I’d like to kick their butts every day… he and Alcaraz are the dominant force in tennis; they remind me a lot of myself.” The Serbian then added: “Facing Jannik or Carlos is like challenging myself from 10–15 years ago, and it hurts to feel that on the court. I know how to win, but am I able to put it into practice on the court?” A significant acknowledgment that perfectly captures the status achieved by the South Tyrolean champion, who is now enjoying a well-deserved rest amid the crystal-clear waters of Gallura.