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Jannik Sinner has finally cleared the air about the relationship rumors that have been going around between him and Russian model Lara Leito very recently. This comes after he broke up with WTA star Anna Kalinskaya, who, interestingly is also Russian.
Sinner and Kalinskaya started dating last year and made their relationship official during the French Open. After that, they were frequently seen at each other’s tournaments, cheering one another on, but things didn’t end well, and the pair reportedly cut ties earlier this year.
The Italian then went on to serve his three-month doping ban which started at the beginning of February, and during that time he trained on clay at the Monte Carlo Country Club, where he was pictured with Leito. Leito is a 31-year-old Russian who once dated two-time Oscar winner Adrien Brody.
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The duo then sent fans into speculation that they were dating, but Jannik Sinner has broken his silence on the matter today. He has arrived in Rome to take part in the Italian Open and has said that he and Leito are not in a relationship.
"There's a whole lot of attention, also off the court. And I was also very surprised to see some pictures, which are nothing serious [smiling]. I'm not in a relationship. So, whoever is asking, it's all good,” the World No. 1 said during a press conference.
This is Sinner's first tournament after his doping ban officially ended on May 4.
Jannik Sinner overjoyed after arriving at Italian Open
Jannik Sinner arrived at the venue of the Italian Open today in Rome, and he didn’t hold back from expressing how happy he was to be able to play there. He holds a 9-5 win-loss record at the ATP Masters 1000 tournament, and this will mark his sixth appearance at the event.
Sinner told the press:
"Very happy to be back here after three very long months. I was able to share some great moments with my family, my friends. We were practicing very hard, especially in the gym in the beginning. I am back to court again."
"I have been in contact with Jack Draper and Lorenzo Sonego who came in Monaco to practice with me. I'm not scared of this comeback, I'm just happy to be back here. I have missed the crowd," he added.
The 23-year-old has received a bye courtesy of being the top seed. He is now set to begin his campaign against either Mariano Navone or compatriot Federico Cina.
