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Daily Mail
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Jannik Sinner denies he's in a relationship with Russian model ex of Oscar winner Adrien Brody ahead of return from doping ban
has denied he is in a relationship with Russian model Lara Leito ahead of his return to tennis from his doping ban. The 23-year-old, who claimed victory at the Australian Open earlier this year, has been serving a suspension running from February 9 until May 4 after reaching a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) over his two positive doping tests last year. This week, he is set to return to action at his home event, as Italy welcomes a home world No 1 for the Italian Open for the first time ever. The three-time Grand Slam champion has prepared for his return by training in Monte Carlo over the last few weeks, where the star was pictured with a reported new love interest - Leito. Italian outlet Chi Magazine pictured Sinner, 23, with 31-year-old model Leito at the Monte Carlo Country Club. Leito reportedly greeted Sinner's coaching team and was seen filming the star as she watched him train from the stands. Sinner himself, though, has now rubbished the claims, insisting he is in fact not in a relationship despite previous reports. Sinner had dated fellow tennis star Anna Kalinskaya, but reports claimed their relationship came to an end in November just two months after their kiss after his US Open triumph 'There's a whole a lot of attention, also off the court,' Sinner said ahead of his return to playing. And I was also very surprised to see some pictures, which are nothing serious. 'I'm not in a relationship. So, whoever is asking, it's all good.' Leito was reportedly seen hugging Sinner at the end of the session and was later leaving his Audi RS6 ABT Legacy Edition car with the pair exchanging a kiss. Leito had previously dated two-time Oscar winning actor Adrien Brody for six years, who she had met at the Cannes Film Festival in 2012. The Russian model, who has previously featured in both Vogue and L'Officiel, was previously linked to French actor Olivier Martinez. Sinner's reported romance with Leito, who attended the Monte Carlo Masters earlier this month, followed his split from fellow tennis star Anna Kalinskaya. The powerhouse couple were reported to have taken a break in November, amid an apparent 'crisis' in order to 'better understand their relationship and future'. Sinner and Kalinskaya were believed to have started dating in April 2024 after meeting during practice sessions together. They had regularly been seen supporting each other at matches, most notably when Kalinskaya was in Sinner's box and the couple exchanged a kiss following his triumph at the US Open last year.
Daily Mail
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Jannik Sinner reveals he almost QUIT tennis during doping ban ordeal - as world No 1 nears return to playing amid model romance rumours
World No 1 Jannik Sinner has revealed he considered quitting tennis in the fallout of his doping saga. The 23-year-old, who claimed victory at the Australian Open earlier this year, has been serving a suspension running from February 9 until May 4 after reaching a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) over his two positive doping tests last year. WADA appealed an initial decision by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) who cleared the Italian of any wrongdoing after he tested positive on two occasions. The World No 1 will be eligible to play in the year's next Grand Slam event, the French Open, which starts on 19 May. However, the next tournament he can play in is the Italian Open - his home event - which begins on May 7. Tennis's anti-doping body, the Tennis Integrity Agency, had accepted Sinner's explanation that the banned substance clostebol entered his system via a cream applied to a cut on his physio's hand. They judged he bore 'no fault or negligence' and issued no suspension. WADA appealed, seeking a ban because they believe the judgement should have been: 'no significant fault or negligence'. Now, though, the star has opened up on the ordeal from him point of view, revealing that he almost called it quits on his career. 'When I arrived in Australia in January I was uncomfortable, also because it seemed to me that the other players looked at me differently, he said. 'For a moment, I even thought about giving up everything.' 'In the end I built my own bubble, where no one else entered, and this certainly gave me the desire to continue, the desire to prepare well for the slams. I am very happy that this phase is over and I am ready to start again, even if a period of stop, maybe not so long, was necessary for me.' In August last year, Sinner denied allegations that he was given special treatment – and insists his conscience is clean - after he avoided a ban. 'Of course I was worried, because it was the first time for me, you know, and hopefully the last time that I am in this situation,' Sinner continued. 'I believe I'm a fair player on and off the court… in my mind I know that I haven't done anything wrong.' The International Tennis Integrity Agency announced that, although Sinner was docked 400 ranking points and $250,000 dollars, he was found to bear 'no fault or negligence'. The 23-year-old first tested positive during the event in Indian Wells on March 10, then again eight days later. Sinner was provisionally suspended, but on both occasions he successfully appealed and was allowed to continue playing while the tribunal assessed the evidence. But after a lengthy, behind-close-doors investigation, the player's reason for the extremely small quantity of clostebol in his system – less than a billionth of a gram – was accepted. He has reportedly begun a romance with Russian model Lara Leito. Italian outlet Chi Magazine pictured Sinner, 23, with 31-year-old model Leito at the Monte Carlo Country Club. Leito reportedly greeted Sinner's coaching team and was seen filming the star as she watched him train from the stands. She was then reportedly seen hugging Sinner at the end of the session and was later leaving his Audi RS6 ABT Legacy Edition car with the pair exchanging a kiss.
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
World No.1 Jannik Sinner seen exchanging a kiss with Adrien Brody's ex, Lara Leito, amid romance rumours
Credits: Instagram@chimagazine_it World No.1 tennis star Jannik Sinner has been spotted with Russian model Lara Leito in Monte Carlo, fuelling rumours of a new relationship ahead of his return to competitive tennis at the Italian Open next month. Sinner, 23, is preparing for his comeback following a three-month doping ban that ends on May 6. The three-time Grand Slam champion was seen training at the Monte Carlo Country Club , where he was accompanied by 31-year-old Leito. According to Chi magazine, Leito greeted Sinner's coaching staff, filmed his training session from the stands, and hugged him afterwards. She was later seen leaving his Audi RS6 ABT Legacy Edition, with the pair reportedly exchanging a kiss. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Maximize Your $200 Investment with AI-Powered Market Insights! News Portal Learn More Undo Leito is known for her six-year relationship with two-time Oscar winner Adrien Brody , whom she met at the Cannes Film Festival in 2012. The Russian model, featured in Vogue and L'Officiel, has also been linked to French actor Olivier Martinez. Sinner's apparent new romance follows his reported breakup with fellow tennis star Anna Kalinskaya . The pair had gone public with their relationship during the 2024 French Open, with Kalinskaya frequently supporting Sinner at matches, including his US Open victory last year, where they shared a kiss courtside. However, by November, the couple had reportedly taken a break due to a 'crisis' in the relationship, aiming to 'better understand their relationship and future.' At the time, Sinner had confirmed the relationship, saying: 'I'm with Anna, yes, but we keep everything very confidential. You know my confidentiality… I won't say more.' The timeline of Sinner's connection with Leito appears to overlap with his doping suspension. The Italian tested positive twice for clostebol , a banned anabolic steroid, in March last year. Authorities accepted his explanation that the substance entered his system via a massage, after his physiotherapist treated a finger cut with an over-the-counter spray containing clostebol. Although initially cleared by the Tennis Integrity Agency, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) appealed the decision. A settlement was reached in February, resulting in a three-month suspension. Sinner, who won the Australian Open in January, is set to return in front of his home fans at the Italian Open, where all eyes will be on both his performance and his off-court headlines.
Daily Mail
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
World No 1 Jannik Sinner sparks romance rumours with stunning model ex of Oscar winner Adrien Brody ahead of return from doping ban - after splitting with fellow tennis star
World No 1 Jannik Sinner has reportedly begun a romance with Russian model Lara Leito ahead of his return to tennis next month. Sinner will make his return in front of a home crowd at the Italian Open, with his three-month doping ban expiring on May 6. The three-time Grand Slam champion has prepared for his return by training in Monte Carlo, where the star was pictured with a reported new love interest. Italian outlet Chi magazine pictured Sinner, 23, with 31-year-old model Leito at the Monte Carlo Country Club. Leito reportedly greeted Sinner's coaching team and was seen filming the star as she watched him train from the stands. She was then reportedly seen hugging Sinner at the end of the session and was later leaving his Audi RS6 ABT Legacy Edition car with the pair exchanging a kiss. World No1 Jannik Sinner has reportedly begun a new romance with model Lara Leito Leito had reportedly been seen watching Sinner train before kissing the tennis star The model, 31, had previously dated two-time Oscar winning actor Adrien Brody for six years Leito had previously dated two-time Oscar winning actor Adrien Brody for six years, who she had met at the Cannes Film Festival in 2012. The Russian model, who has previously featured in both Vogue and L'Officiel, was previously linked to French actor Olivier Martinez. Sinner's reported new romance with Leito, who attended the Monte Carlo Masters earlier this month, follows his split from fellow tennis star Anna Kalinskaya. The powerhouse couple were reported to have taken a break in November, amid an apparent 'crisis' in order to 'better understand their relationship and future'. Sinner and Kalinskaya were believed to have started dating in April 2024 after meeting during practice sessions together. They had regularly been seen supporting each other at matches, most notably when Kalinskaya was in Sinner's box and the couple exchanged a kiss following his triumph at the US Open last year. Speaking during the French Open in May, when Sinner confirmed he was together with Kalinskaya, the Italian said: 'I'm with Anna, yes, but we keep everything very confidential. 'You know my confidentiality… I won't say more.' Sinner had dated fellow tennis star Anna Kalinskaya, but reports claimed their relationship came to an end in November just two months after their kiss after his US Open triumph The tennis power couple went public with their relationship in May during the French Open Kalinskaya and Sinner were initially reported to have taken a 'break' from their relationship Sinner, who won the Australian Open in January, will return from his doping ban next month Sinner's reportedly new romance with Leito reportedly began during the reigning US and Australian Open's three-month ban from the sport. Sinner was sanctioned after he twice tested positive for clostebol in March of last year. Doping authorities accepted his explanation that clostebol entered his system via a massage after his physio treated a cut on his own finger with an over-the counter spray containing the anabolic steroid. He was initially given no ban at all by the Tennis Integrity Agency but WADA appealed that decision and reached a controversial settlement with Sinner in February.
