The US Open ended with Carlos Alcaraz's victory — in the final he defeated Jannik Sinner in four sets. But as the conversations about break points and winners barely subsided, the premier hard-court major received an unexpected offstage epilogue. At the center of the social intrigue was Sports Illustrated star Brooks Nader, whom the media linked with two of the leading representatives of the tour's new generation.
Final on the Court, Intrigue Behind the Scenes
While Alcaraz and Sinner were fighting for the title, a tabloid-worthy storyline unfolded outside the stadium: according to the press, during the tournament Brooks managed to go on dates with both the Spaniard and the Italian. It is assumed that the players did not know they were seeing the same woman. The story quickly went viral — and, it seems, the athletes learned about this "outside the draw" duo from the news.
"Dating Is a Vague Concept": Brooks's Position
Nader did not go into details, but on Andy Cohen's Watch What Happens Live she suggested there was no need to dramatize: today even the word "date" is interpreted in different ways, and what men have always done is not off-limits to women. Formally, that is neither confirmation nor denial — rather an elegant sidestep from a direct answer, leaving room for speculation.
Who Is Brooks Nader
Brooks was born on February 7, 1997, in Baton Rouge, the capital of Louisiana. She is 28 — six years older than Carlos and four years older than Jannik. From childhood she dreamed of a modeling career, and the path to it was classic and demanding: castings, portfolio work, and relentless self-improvement.
From Swim Search to the Sports Illustrated Cover
The turning point came in 2019: Brooks passed the highly competitive Swim Search selection (with more than ten thousand contestants) and was invited to the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. From there came a rapid rise and, ultimately, the cover of the leading sports-glam magazine in the United States. It is no surprise that her name is familiar in the world of elite sport: SI shoots have long served as a bridge between the runway and the arenas.
The Dance Floor, the Gossip Pages, and "Royal" Parallels
In addition to her modeling career, Nader also appeared on television: in 2024 she took part in the American version of "Dancing with the Stars," paired with Russian dancer Gleb Savchenko. The duo finished ninth, but what was discussed far more loudly were the ongoing rumors of a possible romance. Brooks's name surfaced in another widely covered story as well — she was linked to 26-year-old Prince of Greece and Denmark Constantine-Alexios. One conclusion is obvious: the social whirl around Nader never stops.
What This Says About Tennis's New Generation
Alcaraz and Sinner are symbols of an era that is changing the rules of the game not only on the court but also in the public sphere. Young stars live to the rhythm of social media, and every step they take becomes a headline. The story with Brooks is not about wins and losses but about the fine line between private and public. It seems both can keep a high tempo not only in rallies but also in the cycle of headlines — and for now they prefer not to trade their image for gossip.
Takeaways Without the Scoreboard
The US Open delivered a sporting finale and left the aftertaste of a social intrigue. Brooks Nader is a vivid example of how the world of fashion and show business intertwines organically with elite sport. The final score is on the board, and in the news feed there is another "tiebreak," where the decisive factor is not the serve but the ability to stay in the frame while maintaining personal boundaries.
