On September 10, 2025, Grace Ann Nader dropped a headline-making confirmation during the Raising Cane’s New York Fashion Week show: her sister, Sports Illustrated model Brooks Nader, is dating tennis world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz. Speaking to E! News, Grace Ann ended weeks of speculation with the candid remark: “The rumors are true. Dating is such a loose term, but I do know he’s the man of the hour.”
From Rumors to Reality
Talk of a romance began when Brooks was spotted courtside at the US Open on August 31, cheering Alcaraz alongside Stephen Colbert and his wife. Speculation initially tied her to Jannik Sinner after Grace Ann teased on a podcast that Brooks was seeing someone whose name “rhymes with winner.” But Brooks playfully cleared the air on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on September 2, hinting Alcaraz was the real match.
Grace Ann’s NYFW reveal sealed it—adding that Alcaraz has already met two of Brooks’ sisters, though not her. Brooks herself hasn’t spoken publicly, but her US Open appearance and Grace Ann’s comments have fans convinced.
Alcaraz Balances Fame and Love
Fresh off reclaiming the No. 1 ranking with his US Open victory over Sinner, Alcaraz’s personal life is now making as many headlines as his game. Known for prioritizing family time in Murcia, the 22-year-old Spaniard has previously admitted that dating on tour can be challenging. His link with Brooks marks a notable shift during a standout season that’s already seen him win Roland Garros, Wimbledon, and schedule an exhibition with Emma Raducanu in December.
Brooks’ Rising Star Power
Brooks, a Baton Rouge native and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit star, is riding her own wave of fame with Hulu’s Love Thy Nader, which follows her and her sisters. Her high-profile NYFW appearance and support for Alcaraz at the US Open further cement her spot in the spotlight.
Sports Meets Glamour
The romance arrives amid a buzzing sports landscape, from Alex de Minaur’s Davis Cup challenge to darts phenom Luke Littler hitting the £1m milestone. But it’s Alcaraz and Brooks stealing headlines as the newest sports-fashion power couple.
Fans React
Social media has erupted, with posts like: “Carlos Alcaraz and Brooks Nader? That’s the crossover we didn’t see coming! 😍” and “King Carlos winning off the court too.” Brooks’ past relationships only add intrigue, with her sisters joking about her “roster” of suitors in “country club sports.”
As Alcaraz prepares for the Laver Cup and Brooks promotes her reality series, the spotlight on their relationship only grows. Whether it’s a whirlwind romance or something lasting, tennis and fashion may just have found their newest power match.
