World No1 Jannik Sinner has revealed he's currently in love, despite recently denying rumours he was involved in a relationship.
In a conversation with Corriere Della Sera, the 24-year-old Italian confirmed when questioned about whether he was in love.
"Yes, but we don't talk about our private life," he stated firmly when pressed for details.
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The admission marks a shift from his public stance in May, when he explicitly declared himself single during a press conference at the Italian Open.
World No1 Jannik Sinner has revealed he's currently in love, despite recently denying rumours he was involved in a relationship
At that time, he addressed speculation about his romantic status directly, telling reporters he wasn't involved with anyone.
His relationship status has attracted considerable media attention throughout the year.
The defending US Open champion had previously been romantically linked with Russian tennis professional Anna Kalinskaya, with whom he acknowledged a relationship during the French Open in May.
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The Italian had been romantically linked with Russian tennis professional Anna Kalinskaya
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Following their separation, the Italian was photographed with Russian model Lara Lieto in April.
More recently, Danish model Laila Hasanovic, who previously dated Mick Schumacher, appeared in his player box during his Wimbledon championship victory in July.
During a Tennis Channel interview at the Cincinnati Open, he cryptically mentioned calling "all the close people" in his life each morning, though he declined to elaborate further.
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The Italian has faced significant challenges beyond romantic speculation. He completed a three-month suspension in February following an appeal by the World Anti-Doping Agency, despite an initial finding of "no fault or negligence" after testing positive for clostebol in March 2024.
He also encountered criticism in Italy after withdrawing from the Paris Olympics due to tonsillitis. When questioned about addressing his detractors, he responded: "I've never responded, and I don't even want to respond."
Despite these setbacks, he's maintained his position atop the ATP rankings since June 2024 and secured four Grand Slam titles.
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Jannik Sinner is winning both on and off the pitch, after he secured his maiden Wimbledon title last month
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The Italian also reached the final in the last four major tournaments, losing to rival Carlos Alcaraz in a five-set epic in the French Open. The Italian was victorious the following month at Wimbledon against the Spaniard.
His reluctance to discuss personal matters extends beyond romantic relationships. The athlete emphasised the importance of off the court behaviour and privacy.
"I think you become No1 not only on the tennis court but also by how you handle things off the court, how you behave," he explained.
He credited sports psychologist Riccardo Ceccarelli with helping develop his mental resilience, acknowledging the extensive work required to build psychological strength.
The Italian begins his title defence against Czech player Vit Kopriva on Tuesday, having recovered from illness that forced his retirement from the Cincinnati Open final last week.