A New Romance in the Spotlight
On September 10, 2025, Grace Ann Nader confirmed that her sister, Sports Illustrated model Brooks Nader, is dating tennis superstar Carlos Alcaraz, sparking widespread buzz in both sports and entertainment circles. The revelation, made during an interview at the Raising Cane’s New York Fashion Week show, puts an end to weeks of speculation about the 28-year-old model’s love life following her appearance at the 2025 US Open. Grace Ann’s candid comment to E! News, “The rumors are true. Dating is such a loose term, but I do know he’s the man of the hour,” has thrust the budding romance between Brooks and the 22-year-old world No. 1 tennis player into the headlines (E! News, web:0).
From US Open Rumors to Confirmation
The speculation began when Brooks was spotted courtside at the US Open on August 31, 2025, watching Alcaraz’s match against France’s Arthur Rinderknech, alongside late-night host Stephen Colbert and his wife, Evelyn. Initially, rumors linked her to another tennis star, Jannik Sinner, after Grace Ann hinted on the Page Six Radio podcast that Brooks was seeing someone whose name “rhymes with winner” (Cosmopolitan, web:5). This sparked widespread chatter, but Brooks shut down the Sinner rumors during a September 2 appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, teasing, “You’re close, you’re warm,” when asked about Sinner, clarifying she was at Alcaraz’s match instead (E! News, ).
Grace Ann’s confirmation at NYFW clarified that Alcaraz, fresh off his 2025 US Open men’s title win over Sinner, is Brooks’ new romantic interest. She revealed that the six-time Grand Slam champion has already met two of Brooks’ sisters, Mary Holland Nader, 26, and Sarah Jane Nader, 23, but not her yet, adding, “I’m dying to. Such a cutie” (People, web:14). Brooks has not publicly confirmed the relationship, but her presence at Alcaraz’s match and Grace Ann’s comments have fueled excitement.
Alcaraz’s Perspective and Busy Life
Alcaraz, who reclaimed the world No. 1 ranking with his 2025 US Open victory, has previously spoken about the challenges of dating due to his demanding tennis schedule. In a July 2024 interview with The Sunday Times, he said, “I am single. It can be difficult as a tennis player to meet the right person because you are travelling all the time” (E! News, web:11). His comments underscored his focus on family, noting, “When I finish a tournament, it doesn’t matter if I win or not, I just want to get home to be with my family.” Despite these challenges, his connection with Brooks suggests a new chapter, with the model’s high-profile presence adding a glamorous dimension to his off-court life.
The timing of the romance coincides with Alcaraz’s preparations for events like the Laver Cup and an upcoming exhibition, “A Racquet at the Rock,” on December 4, 2025, in Newark, where he’ll join Emma Raducanu, Frances Tiafoe, and Amanda Anisimova (Instagram, Prudential Center). Brooks, meanwhile, is promoting her Hulu reality show Love Thy Nader, which follows her and her three sisters, further elevating her public profile (People, web:14).
Fan Reactions and Context
The news has set social media ablaze, with X posts celebrating the pairing: “King Carlos and Queen Brooks? That’s a power couple! 🥎💃” Another user wrote, “Alcaraz winning on and off the court with Brooks Nader 😍” (@TheTennisLetter). The romance comes amid other tennis storylines, including Alex de Minaur’s Davis Cup preparations against Belgium, overshadowed by captain Lleyton Hewitt’s £15,000 fine for pushing a volunteer in 2024. Alcaraz’s decision to skip the Davis Cup to focus on recovery and exhibitions like Newark highlights his packed schedule, making his new relationship with Brooks a notable personal milestone.
Brooks’ dating history adds context to the buzz. Previously married to Billy Haire from 2019 to 2022, she was briefly linked to Prince Constantine-Alexios of Greece and Denmark in 2024 and ended a seven-month relationship with Dancing with the Stars pro Gleb Savchenko in April 2025 (Wikipedia, web:2). Her sisters’ comments on The Viall Files podcast about her “roster” of suitors across “country club sports” hinted at her shift toward tennis stars like Alcaraz (Us Weekly, web:23).
A Glamorous Pairing with Staying Power?
While Grace Ann described “dating” as a “loose term,” the confirmation of Brooks and Alcaraz’s relationship has sparked intrigue about its potential. With Alcaraz’s meteoric career—back-to-back Roland Garros and Wimbledon titles in 2025—and Brooks’ rising fame in fashion and reality TV, their romance blends sports and pop culture. As they navigate their busy lives, fans are eager to see if this high-profile pairing will blossom into something more, with the Newark exhibition offering a chance for Brooks to cheer Alcaraz on again. For now, “Raducaraz” may be the US Open’s mixed doubles buzzword, but “Brooks and Carlos” is the new tennis love story stealing the spotlight.
