Carlos Alcaraz has been identified as the tennis star romantically linked to Sports Illustrated model Brooks Nader, the model’s sister told reporters on Wednesday, days after the Spanish player won the US Open.
Grace Ann Nader told E! News at a New York Fashion Week event that "the rumors are true," adding that "dating is such a loose term. But I do know he’s the man of the hour," comments that came after Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner in the US Open final to claim another Grand Slam title and the world No. 1 ranking.
Grace Ann said Alcaraz has met some members of the Nader family, including sisters Mary Holland and Sarah Jane, though she has not yet had the opportunity herself. She also said she was "dying to" meet the six‑time Grand Slam winner, calling him "such a cutie." The comments follow months of media attention on Alcaraz’s off‑court associations.
Brooks Nader has previously been at the center of romance speculation with several tennis players. Last month she appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live and declined to confirm a relationship when the host suggested a link with Jannik Sinner, saying, "I'm so scared right now!" and later telling Kimmel he was "warm" but not correct. Nader was pictured in the stands at the US Open earlier this month alongside comedian Stephen Colbert and his wife; she told Kimmel she had been watching a match that turned out to be Alcaraz’s day‑eight contest.
Alcaraz, 22, partnered with British player Emma Raducanu, also 22, in a mixed‑doubles appearance at the US Open last month, a pairing that fueled earlier romance rumors between the two players. Raducanu has not commented on the more recent reports. Nader, 28, split from Dancing With the Stars professional Gleb Savchenko in April. Sinner, who lost to Alcaraz in the US Open final, has also been publicly single following his earlier split from Anna Kalinskaya.
Representatives for Alcaraz and Nader did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The public confirmation from a family member represents one of the few direct acknowledgments of a relationship involving Alcaraz since his rise to the top ranks of men’s tennis.
The revelation arrives amid heightened media attention on the personal lives of high‑profile players during the US Open, where off‑court interactions and public appearances often draw scrutiny alongside on‑court results. Alcaraz’s focus in recent days remained on his performance and ranking, while Nader’s remarks and television appearances contributed to renewed public interest in the private lives of prominent athletes.
Further comment from the principals or their representatives may clarify the nature and timeline of the relationship.