World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has quashed speculation about his romantic life after being photographed with a Danish influencer in Copenhagen, insisting he remains single as he prepares for the 2025 French Open, which began on May 25, 2025, at Roland Garros. The 23-year-old Italian, fresh off a three-month doping ban, clarified his relationship status during a press conference before the Rome Masters, where he reached the final, as reported by Express.co.uk on May 23, 2025. “No, no, there was no girl. I had just some business with a couple of photo shootings there. That’s it. Nothing else,” Sinner said, smiling, addressing the Copenhagen sighting. He emphasized, “I’m not in a relationship,” dispelling rumors linking him to both the influencer and Russian model Lara Leito, whom he was spotted with in Monte Carlo in April 2025.
Denying Leito Rumors
Sinner’s comments follow a year of intense off-court scrutiny. Earlier in May, he denied dating Leito, a 31-year-old model previously linked to actor Adrien Brody, during an Italian Open press conference, stating, “I was very surprised to see some pictures, which, nothing serious… I’m not in a relationship,” per Sportskeeda on May 5, 2025. The Leito rumors emerged after Italian magazine Chi published photos of them together at the Monte Carlo Country Club, where Sinner was training post-ban, fueling speculation of a new romance after his split from WTA star Anna Kalinskaya.
Split with Anna Kalinskaya
Sinner and Kalinskaya, who began dating in April 2024, confirmed their relationship during the 2024 French Open, with Sinner saying, “Yes, I’m with Anna, but we keep everything very confidential,” per Khel Now on May 3, 2025. Their romance, marked by a public kiss after Sinner’s 2024 US Open win, ended quietly by late 2024, with the pair unfollowing each other on social media and Kalinskaya absent from Sinner’s box at the 2025 Australian Open, which he won, per EssentiallySports on April 29, 2025. Sinner confirmed the breakup in early May, telling reporters, “I’m not in a relationship,” as noted by Fox News on May 7, 2025.
Focus on French Open
The Copenhagen photos sparked fresh rumors, but Sinner’s swift denial aligns with his focus on tennis. His Rome Masters run, where he lost to Carlos Alcaraz despite holding two set points, showed no rust post-ban, per Express.co.uk. At the French Open, Sinner, the top seed, faces American Christopher Eubanks in the first round, aiming for his fourth Major title. Fans on X, like @TennisLetter, praised his clarity, posting, “Sinner shutting down the gossip to focus on the clay,” while @SportsFanatic12 noted, “He’s keeping his eyes on the prize.” Sinner’s firm stance ensures his personal life won’t overshadow his quest for Roland Garros glory.
