Dubai’s exclusive social scene just served an ace, as tennis superstar Jannik Sinner was spotted enjoying his off-season with Danish model Laila Hasanovic. Hasanovic’s Instagram account showed how happy they were after Sinner’s remarkable 2025 campaign.

Finishing with a year-end ranking of World No. 2, he concluded his season with a 58-6 match record and reached the finals in ten out of the twelve tournaments he entered. He managed to defend his Australian Open title, snagged his first Wimbledon crown on grass, and reached the finals at both Roland Garros and the US Open.

After a three-month suspension that took him off the tour following Melbourne, he came back strong, finishing the season by winning the ATP Finals trophy in Turin for the second year in a row.

“I feel I am a better player than last year,” Sinner remarked.

The couple was spotted at the exclusive Billionaire Dubai dinner show, as updated on the Instagram account @lailahasanovicdaily. Sinner’s coach, Simone Vagnozzi, was also present on the 61st floor of the Mandarin Oriental Downtown hotel, adding to the warmth of the shindig. Dubai’s night was filled with stars, showcasing Sinner’s growing reputation among the world’s top athletes.

He got his picture taken with two-time Formula 1 World Champion Fernando Alonso and Alpine F1 team principal Flavio Briatore. Briatore shared the vibe of the night on his Instagram.

“A star-studded evening at Billionaire Dubai last night with champions Fernando Alonso and Jannik Sinner.”

The gathering happened just as the excitement was ramping up for the Formula 1 season finale in Abu Dhabi.

It was a busy time, with numerous drivers and personalities, including Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz, appearing throughout the UAE. This offseason break comes after Sinner chose to sit out the Davis Cup Finals so he could concentrate on a longer pre-season, with his sights set on being in top shape for his title defense at the Australian Open.

Meanwhile, with all the attention on Jannik Sinner (and also Carlos Alcaraz) this season, someone stepped up to confront a certain thing in the sport.

ATP’s focus on Sinner and Alcaraz draws criticism from top coach

The lively celebration of the “Sincaraz” era has definitely sparked some strong reactions. Calvin Betton, a familiar face in the doubles coaching scene, shared his frustration. However, it wasn’t directed at the players.

He had a problem with the ATP’s intense focus on Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, thinking it took away from the rest of the tour, particularly doubles tennis.

“There is zero marketing for this (doubles). Zero marketing,” Betton stated. “They’re obsessed with, whenever Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner cross each other in a corridor, they’ll stick a camera there and go ‘two legends meet.’ This happens every week; there is no reason for you to get it on camera all the time. It’s pathetic.”

Their matchups in 2025, with three big finals, drew in casual fans and marked an important statistical milestone, highlighting one of the youngest rivalries for the No. 1 spot we’ve seen in decades. This method appears to focus on generating profits, aiming to capture as much attention and viewership as possible.

Betton pointed out that this commercial success comes with some drawbacks.

Putting all the attention on just a couple of players might end up overshadowing the other hundred-plus singles players and the entire doubles scene. This could impact the sport’s long-term health and diversity.