Brooks Nader addressed rumors that she was involved in a love triangle with tennis stars Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz on Watch What Happens Live, a week of chatter surrounding the US Open. In remarks that have fueled further interest in the social media influencer, Nader said, 'a lady never kisses and tells - especially twice, that's just not nice,' and added, 'Dating is such a loose term these days. It's just… I don't know. By the way, my only thing is, guys do it all the time, so why can't I do it?' The comments mark the latest shift in a constellation of statements, denials, and speculation that has kept the role of romance in the Open's broader narrative.
Two weeks earlier, Grace Ann sparked speculation by suggesting her sister was involved with someone 'whose name rhymes with winner.' At a red-carpet event during the tournament, she doubled down, telling reporters that 'the rumours were true' and that Alcaraz was 'the man of the hour.' Alcaraz's camp quickly pushed back, denying any romance with Nader and saying the world No. 1 is single and not pursuing a serious relationship. The backdrop to this personal drama is on-court: Sinner and Alcaraz faced off in the US Open final, marking their third Grand Slam final of the season, with Alcaraz reclaiming the world No. 1 ranking from his Italian rival.
Beyond the competing denials, the situation has drawn a mix of confirmation-seeking reports and cautious speculation. Spanish media and a television program cited by outlets have questioned the dating claims, with journalist Alberto Guzman telling a Spanish TV show No Somos Nadie that 'They're not dating, it's not an official relationship,' adding that 'Alcaraz confirmed to those close to him that he is single and has no intention of having any serious relationships. Perhaps she is not well informed.' The remarks came as online chatter linked Nader to both players in a way that obligations to public interest and celebrity coverage often amplify.
People close to Nader say her aim is to stay in headlines and build her reality-television profile. A source told The Sun that 'Brooks' agenda... is to be connected to every story, relationship or drama as much as possible. She wants to sell her show and have people continue to watch and continue her quest to be a huge reality star. So, the more she is in the news, the better. And for her dating life, she is looking to be single and ready to mingle and not settle down with Carlos or Jannik or anyone for that matter - but she is looking to have lots of fun.' Those comments illustrate how tabloids have framed the rumor cycle around the cantankerous social-media world that surrounds sports.
On Sinner's side, the rumor mill has linked him to Laila Hasanovic, a former girlfriend of Formula One driver Mick Schumacher, who has been seen in the stands at major events. Hasanovic, 24, had recently been photographed in the stands at the French Open and Wimbledon before reports of a deeper tie to Sinner gained traction. Sinner has largely avoided questions about his personal life, though a clip of him glancing at his phone on-court at one point fueled speculation that Hasanovic wore as a screensaver. An unusual corroboration emerged from an Italian outlet: the owners of Santo Gelato, a shop near Sinner's Monte Carlo residence, told Corriere dello Sport that 'Sinner and Laila Hasanovic live in the La Condamine neighborhood of Monte Carlo' and that Hasanovic is a 'down-to-earth' person.
While the claims about Hasanovic and Sinner remain part of a sprawling mix of rumors, the broader picture is clear: the US Open has become a stage not only for tennis drama but for a connected swirl of personal narratives. The event itself saw Alcaraz win the final against Sinner, reclaiming the No. 1 ranking and delivering a hard-fought victory that underscored his status as one of the game's preeminent stars.