Hannah Dal Sasso spills on Kokkinakis love match

Last year she was recognised at the tournament as the glamorous partner of Aussie tennis star Thanasi Kokkinakis, but this year, Hannah Dal Sasso is making her own career moves.

Hannah Dal Sasso at the New Balance launch. Picture: Fiona Hamilton

Melbourne “it” girl Hannah Dal Sasso will be busy at the Australian Open with her own career.

Last year she stunned around the grounds as the glamorous partner of Aussie tennis ace Thanasi Kokkinakis, but will make her mark this year as a single influencer.

“We’re definitely not official but we’re on good terms,’’ Dal Sasso said.

“I wish him well but I’m excited to do my own thing at the tennis.”

Dal Sasso and Kokkinakis separated in September last year after 18 months together.

She stepped out for a first look at the 2025 New Balance AO co-branded apparel collection which featured a runway to unveil the looks.

Dal Sasso says she and Thanasi Kokkinakis remain on good terms. Picture: Adam Haddrick

Models wear New Balance outfits. Picture: Fiona Hamilton

Aisha Jade and Bella Varelis at the New Balance launch. Picture: Fiona Hamilton

Paige Lorenze, Ayan Broomfield, Morgan Riddle, Costeen Hatzi and Hannah Dal Sasso. Picture: Tony Gough

Over her time as a tennis “wag” she has made strong friendships with the likes of Costeen Hatzi, partner of Nick Kyrgios and Paige Lorenze, partner of Tommy Paul.

“I’ll be going most days to the tennis with other girlfriends,’’ Dal Sasso said.

“It’s a really nice bunch of girls that are on tour and we’ve made genuine friendships.”

Also at the New Balance event at Melbourne Park were Aisha Jade, Bella Valeris, Chloe Wheatland, Akec Makur Chuot and host Abbey Holmes.

Australian Open boss Craig Tiley said New Balance offered an elevated experience.

“We’ve been on a journey with New Balance and happy to be in this position today,’’ Tiley said.

“New Balance is a disruptor brand in the market ... they’re designing, they’re thinking, their leadership, their culture. We are so happy with our offerings this year off the court.”