Love, Gelato and a Secret Phone Wallpaper: How World No.1 Jannik Sinner Won the Heart of Danish Supermodel Laila Hasanovic

It’s not just his booming forehand or cool composure on court that has fans swooning over Jannik Sinner at this year’s US Open. Off the court, the Italian World No.1 has been making headlines for something far sweeter — his blossoming romance with Danish supermodel Laila Hasanovic. And the secret to his love story? Not champagne, not yachts, not diamonds… but gelato.

The Scoop Heard Around Monte Carlo

According to Corriere Dello Sport, the romance has now been quietly “confirmed” — not by paparazzi, not by a press statement, but by Roberto and Nicoletta Stampfl, the husband-and-wife owners of Santo Gelato, a boutique ice cream shop in Monte Carlo.

The couple revealed that Sinner, 24, and Hasanovic, also 24, live together in the La Condamine neighborhood, just above their shop. And while Laila may grace magazine covers across Europe, Nicoletta insists the supermodel is “down-to-earth, polite, and as sweet as she is stunning.”

But it’s Jannik who has captured attention in the most charming way. “He’s a real gelato lover,” Nicoletta said. “He always tastes a few samples before ordering, but in the end, he always comes back to two favorites: pistachio and black cherry.”

For a man who thrives on precision and discipline, even in dessert choices, the detail only made fans adore him more.

Love in the Stands

If gelato was the local secret, tennis fans across the world had their own suspicions. The whispers began at Roland Garros earlier this summer, where Hasanovic was spotted in the player’s box cheering him on. Then came Wimbledon, where her smile lit up Centre Court as she clapped through his grueling five-set battles.

But it was the US Open semifinal against Felix Auger-Aliassime that set social media ablaze. Cameras zoomed in on Laila, radiant in the stands, and then — the internet did what it does best. A TikTok fan account caught Sinner checking his phone between practice sessions, and what appeared on screen was unmistakable: the wallpaper was a Polaroid photo of Laila, laughing, with her hand in her hair.

“Imagine being so in love you put her as your lockscreen,” one fan gushed on Twitter. Another quipped: “Goodbye, single Sinner. You were everyone’s crush, but now you belong to Laila!”

The Denials That Didn’t Stick

Until recently, Sinner had denied everything. Earlier this year, when reports in Italy claimed he had been spotted in Copenhagen with Hasanovic, he flatly told journalists: “No, there’s no girlfriend. I was only there for a photoshoot.”

But now, between the ice cream shop owners, the public displays of support, and the damning phone wallpaper, fans aren’t buying the denials. Instead, they’re embracing the fairytale — the world’s top tennis player and a Vogue-approved beauty queen finding love in one of Europe’s most glamorous enclaves.

A Romantic History Worth Noting

Of course, Sinner’s love life has long been under scrutiny. Before Hasanovic, he was linked to Russian player Anna Kalinskaya, who previously dated Nick Kyrgios. Later came whispers about Lara Leito, a Russian model once in a relationship with Oscar-winning actor Adrien Brody.

But with Hasanovic, insiders say things feel different. Unlike the fleeting rumors of the past, Laila’s steady presence — cheering him at every slam, slipping into his Monte Carlo routine, sharing his love of quiet nights and gelato tastings — suggests something far more serious.

“She matches him,” one Italian commentator wrote. “She is glamorous enough to walk Paris runways, but simple enough to live in Monte Carlo and eat ice cream with the locals. That balance is exactly what Jannik needs.”

Sweetness in Simplicity

Perhaps the most endearing element of this romance is how un-Hollywood it feels. There are no flashy Instagram posts, no staged paparazzi walks, no sponsored couple endorsements. Instead, there is a world No.1 who obsesses over backhand angles on the court and gelato flavors off it, and a supermodel who prefers clapping from the stands over posing in VIP boxes.

And if their relationship started with pistachio cones in Monaco, it has now blossomed into something larger — a public love story that fans can’t get enough of.

The Moment That Melted Hearts

What really set the internet alight was that Polaroid wallpaper. For a player often described as cool, robotic, and “ice in his veins” competitive, the soft reveal of Sinner’s devotion caught everyone off guard.

“He’s not just a machine,” a fan wrote on Instagram. “He’s a romantic. And that’s the Sinner we wanted to see.”

Others joked that his famed ice-cold focus might actually come from all that gelato — with Laila as his cherry on top.

Looking Ahead

As Sinner marches deeper into the US Open, speculation swirls about whether his private happiness is fueling his public dominance. Commentators have already drawn parallels to Roger Federer’s early career stability with wife Mirka and how it grounded him through years of pressure.

“Behind every great champion is support,” one pundit noted. “For Sinner, it might just come in the form of gelato runs and Polaroid photos.”

Whether or not he lifts the trophy in New York, one thing is clear: Jannik Sinner has already captured something just as rare as a Grand Slam title — a love story that feels real, relatable, and irresistibly sweet.

And as for his favorite gelato flavors? Fans in Monte Carlo say they’ve already been selling out of pistachio and black cherry.