Jannik Sinner at the doctors’ office in Milan: Where was Laila Hasanovic in the meantime?
Jannik Sinner had a potentially challenging Tuesday, forced to undergo a series of medical tests in Milan that, fortunately, revealed nothing to be concerned about. After several weeks of being inseparable, however, Laila Hasanovic was unable to be by his side this time. At the same time, the Danish model had to return to her home country to walk the runway at Copenhagen Fashion Week, where she was one of the stars. She wore, in particular, a black swimsuit and a floral-themed cape during the OpéraSport fashion show.
The examination, conducted by Dr. Volpi, Inter’s team doctor, took place at the Physioclinic on Via Fontana and lasted about four hours, sparking understandable concern among fans on social media. However, it was merely a routine check-up: her right knee is not a cause for concern, and the tests had already been scheduled in preparation for her departure for the United States. This procedure is part of the monitoring process initiated after he felt unwell at Roland Garros, when Sinner suddenly ran out of energy during the third set against Cerundolo—an incident that necessitated a complete overhaul of his physical training regimen. At the end of the visit, the South Tyrolean emerged smiling, posing for selfies and signing autographs for fans gathered outside the clinic.
On Sunday, Sinner will fly to Cincinnati, where he will return to the court for the first time since the Wimbledon final, which he won against Alexander Zverev. After the American Masters 1000, the main goal will obviously be the U.S. Open, which begins on August 30. At Flushing Meadows, the South Tyrolean has already made his mark: in 2024, he won the title by defeating Taylor Fritz in the final; in 2025, he returned to compete for the trophy but lost to Carlos Alcaraz. This time, he’s aiming for his sixth career Grand Slam title. In New York, he’ll face his Spanish rival once again; in recent days, Alcaraz has posted several videos on social media showing his training sessions, appearing to have fully recovered from the wrist injury that sidelined him in recent months.
His decision to skip the Montreal Masters 1000 to conserve energy ahead of the U.S. tour has sparked some controversy, but has been met with understanding among his peers. Daniil Medvedev explained: “The fact that Sinner decided not to play in Montreal is understandable. I can understand it—it’s never easy when you’re winning. Jannik now has a big goal, the U.S. Open, and he’s decided to skip the Canada Open to prepare in the best possible way.” Alexander Zverev echoed this sentiment, commenting from Montreal: “I understand him perfectly. I think that to be in top form, some players need to play more tournaments, while others need to play fewer.”
As for Laila Hasanovic, her absence from Milan is only temporary. Copenhagen Fashion Week had, after all, been on her schedule for some time: last May, during a visit to the hairdresser, the model had hinted on social media about her participation in the Danish fashion week. Her career continues independently of the fame she’s gained as the partner of the world’s number one player, and it has never compromised the discretion with which the two maintain their relationship. This sense of serenity, which he has rediscovered alongside Laila, is—according to those who know him well—inevitably reflected on the field as well.
