If there’s one thing Brooks Nader knows how to do, it’s make headlines without breaking a sweat. The 28-year-old Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model has been turning tennis into her own personal catwalk lately — and not just because of her courtside fits.
Rumors have been swirling that Nader has been romantically linked to both Jannik Sinner, 24, and Carlos Alcaraz, 22 — two of the biggest names in tennis. Yes, you read that right: two men, one model, and a sports rivalry that suddenly feels like an episode of The Bachelor.
This week, Nader finally addressed the whispers while on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen. Let’s just say she didn’t exactly deny anything. In true model-off-duty fashion, she delivered a cheeky, coy response — and added fuel to the gossip fire.
A Lady Never Kisses and Tells… Twice
When Andy Cohen asked about the rumors, Nader smirked and said:
“I mean, I would just say, a lady never kisses and tells. Especially twice, that’s just not nice.”
It was the kind of answer that made the audience lean in closer. Not a flat-out denial, not a confirmation — just enough to let imaginations run wild.
The drama only escalated when Nader’s sister, Grace Ann, who was sitting in the audience, chimed in:
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“Especially not to her other boyfriend.”
Cue Brooks picking her jaw up off the floor. The exchange felt less like a talk-show interview and more like a family Thanksgiving dinner gone rogue.
Courtside Appearances, Fueling Speculation
The rumors didn’t come out of thin air. Late last month, Nader was spotted courtside at the 2025 U.S. Open — the tennis equivalent of Fashion Week when it comes to celebrity sightings. Cameras caught her cheering, laughing, and looking very invested as Jannik Sinner played.
Naturally, the internet assumed she was there for him.
But then came the twist: Carlos Alcaraz defeated Sinner in the tournament finals, and almost immediately, Brooks’ name started being linked to him instead. As Grace Ann later put it, Alcaraz became her sister’s “man of the hour.”
It was like a love triangle scripted by Netflix, except this one involved million-dollar endorsement deals and two of tennis’ brightest stars.
Double-Booked, or Just Modern Dating?
When Jimmy Kimmel tried to get to the bottom of it on his late-night show, asking whether she was seeing someone else besides Sinner, Nader simply laughed and teased:
“You’re close, you’re warm.”
Translation? She knows exactly what she’s doing — and she’s enjoying the chaos.
On WWHL, she later defended herself with a pointed observation:
“My only thing is, guys do it all the time. So why can’t I do it?”
She’s not wrong. Celebrity men often juggle dating rumors like tennis balls at practice — no one bats an eye. But when a woman plays the same game? Suddenly, it’s headline news.
Sisterly Shade or Strategic PR?
Grace Ann Nader deserves an honorary gossip columnist badge. First, she outed her sister’s “little roster” of men earlier this year. Now, she’s casually hinting on live TV that Brooks had “another boyfriend” while Andy Cohen and Bravo cameras rolled.
Was it shade? Sibling mischief? Or maybe the Nader sisters know exactly how to keep Brooks’ name trending? Either way, Bravo fans were eating it up.
Why This Story Has Legs
So why does Brooks Nader’s dating life suddenly matter? A few reasons:
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Tennis is hot right now. Between Alcaraz’s rise, Sinner’s dominance, and Novak Djokovic’s long reign, the sport is enjoying a pop culture moment. Adding a swimsuit model into the mix? Instant crossover appeal.
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The love triangle narrative sells. Sinner vs. Alcaraz already makes for great sports drama. Throw in a glamorous woman linked to both men, and suddenly ESPN and Page Six have the same story.
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Brooks knows the media game. Instead of shutting rumors down, she’s leaning into the intrigue. A coy “a lady never kisses and tells” is way more interesting than a bland denial.
Sports motives
Brooks Nader has basically turned the U.S. Open into her own runway show, with cameras flashing at her just as much as at the athletes. It’s very “Hollywood meets Center Court.”
In a sense, she’s following the classic playbook of models who date athletes — from Gisele Bündchen and Tom Brady to Kendall Jenner and her NBA roster. Only Brooks is putting her own spin on it: embracing the rumors instead of running from them, and positioning herself as the fun, unbothered one in the story.
If Sinner and Alcaraz ever face off again, expect just as many questions about who Brooks is texting as about who’s holding match point.
Closing
At the end of the day, Brooks Nader isn’t confirming anything — but she’s not denying it either. And that’s exactly why the rumors keep spinning.
Maybe she was dating Sinner. Maybe Alcaraz really was her “man of the hour.” Maybe she’s simply enjoying the perks of being young, beautiful, and unattached while the world speculates.
What’s certain is that Brooks has mastered the art of turning tennis drama into tabloid gold. And in today’s celebrity ecosystem, that’s a victory all on its own.
As for whether she’ll show up at Wimbledon with one of them on her arm? Well, Hollywood loves a sequel.
