Brooks Nader’s sisters joked that the model should take up tennis after reports that she had dated both men’s top seeds at the US Open, according to an exchange heard on the red carpet at an Alice + Olivia fashion show.
Designer Stacey Bendet was overheard telling Mary Holland Nader and Sarah Jane Nader, "I’ve decided Brooks should play tennis," a remark the sisters greeted with laughter and teasing about potential brand collaborations. Mary Holland Nader added, "She needs to," and quipped, "She’s doing all the deals now," while the group was attending the show with other family members.
The tennis-romance buzz followed a Page Six report and an earlier segment on SiriusXM’s Page Six Radio in which Nader and her sisters — who are featured on Nader’s new Hulu reality series "Love Thy Nader" — joked that she had "a little roster" of suitors. A source told Page Six that Nader had been romantically linked to Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Jannik Sinner of Italy, who were the No. 1 and No. 2 seeds at this year’s US Open.
Brooks Nader, a former Sports Illustrated model, was reportedly seated in the front row when Alcaraz, 22, played Arthur Rinderknech at the US Open on Aug. 31. Alcaraz went on to defeat Sinner in the tournament final on Sept. 7.
Grace Ann Nader, another sister, also teased about the identity of one of the men, saying his name "rhymes with winner," an apparent reference to Sinner. Page Six cited a source who said Nader had dated both players while they were competing at Flushing Meadows.
The conversation on the red carpet took place at an Alice + Olivia presentation at Surrogate’s Court. Brooks Nader attended the show with sister Grace Ann and other family members. Guests included Ashlee Simpson, Nicky Hilton, Ava Dash, Liz Gillies, Renée Elise Goldsberry and influencer Emira D’Spain.
Bendet described the collection as an "ode to the 250th year anniversary of America," noting set pieces that referenced pop culture and American themes. The presentation included a massive Statue of Liberty, a giant American flag, a large cheeseburger installation, a sports-themed section, and a jeans area inspired by the industrial revolution, she said. A displayed constitution proclaimed "We the Women," part of the designer’s stated effort to use fashion as a unifying force amid political and cultural divisions.
"In a moment where we’re so divided, let’s start getting everyone, including the media, to talk about the things that make us great," Bendet said at the event.
Representatives for Nader, Alcaraz and Sinner did not immediately provide comment to media outlets. Page Six presented the reported links as sourced information and noted the sisters’ on-air banter and red-carpet remarks as further public clues.
Nader, who rose to wider public attention through modeling and her new Hulu series, has in recent months been a visible presence at fashion and sporting events. The Page Six reporting and the sisters’ public jokes highlight the intersection of celebrity culture, sports fandom and fashion-industry publicity during New York’s event season.
The Alice + Olivia show was one of several industry presentations staged around the city this fashion season that combined theatrical sets and celebrity attendees to generate media attention. Bendet said she hopes such displays will prompt conversations around shared cultural touchstones rather than division.
The precise nature and timing of the reported romantic encounters at the US Open have not been independently verified by news organizations beyond the accounts published by Page Six and comments made by Nader’s family in public appearances and on radio. News organizations customarily seek confirmation from representatives for the parties involved before reporting on personal relationships.