Reports Say Alcaraz and Sinner Both Linked to Model Amid US Open Final; Camps Offer Conflicting Accounts

Reports from tabloids and celebrity pages say world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz and world No. 2 Jannik Sinner were romantically linked to the same model, Brooks Nader, during the U.S. Open, a claim that both has intensified public interest in the players and drawn conflicting statements from those close to them.

Page Six reported that Nader was dating both Alcaraz and Sinner at the same time while the two men were contesting the Flushing Meadows final last week. The match, won by Alcaraz 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4, was the latest chapter in a three-final Grand Slam stretch between the pair and returned Alcaraz to the No. 1 ranking.

The reports about the off-court rivalry surfaced as celebrities and family members offered differing accounts. Nader’s sister, Grace Ann, told E! News at a New York Fashion Week event that “the rumours are true” and added, "Dating is such a loose term. But I do know he's the man of the hour." Nader, a Sports Illustrated model who had front-row seats during the tournament, previously told late-night host Jimmy Kimmel she was not dating Sinner after speculation was sparked by her sister.

Alcaraz’s camp has sought to downplay the stories. Spanish journalist Alberto Guzman, citing Alcaraz’s inner circle on the program No Somos Nadie, told audiences that the Spanish player is not in an official relationship with Nader. "They're not dating, it's not an official relationship," Guzman said, adding that Alcaraz had told those close to him he was single and not seeking a serious relationship, according to coverage in 20 Minutos.

The alleged triangle is layered atop an already intense competitive rivalry on court. Alcaraz’s victory at Arthur Ashe Stadium marked his sixth Grand Slam title and a second U.S. Open triumph, and it was reported to carry a roughly $5 million winners' purse. The two players had met in three consecutive major finals this season: Alcaraz’s comeback win at Roland Garros, Sinner’s Wimbledon title, and their U.S. Open final.

Nader’s personal life has been in the spotlight this year. She split from professional dancer Gleb Savchenko in April; the two met on Dancing with the Stars. The recent attention surrounding her alleged connections to top-ranked tennis players follows those earlier public developments.

Alcaraz has also been linked in recent months to British player Emma Raducanu, a narrative fueled by their mixed-doubles partnership at the U.S. Open. Raducanu dismissed the idea of a romance in a June interview, saying, "We're just good friends." That comment was cut short by the interviewer, to which Raducanu laughed and declined to elaborate.

None of the principal figures have issued a full, joint public confirmation that Nader was involved with both players concurrently. Reporting on the matter has largely relied on tabloid outlets and social-media commentary, and the accounts from family members and those cited as "inner-circle" sources conflict. Representatives for Sinner, Alcaraz and Nader did not immediately provide a detailed statement to reporters responding to the tabloid coverage.

The claims raise questions about privacy for high-profile athletes and their associates during major events. On-court rivalries and off-court attention often intersect for top-ranked players, but verified details regarding personal relationships remain limited in this instance. Media outlets that first published the reports cited unnamed sources; Alcaraz’s camp publicly characterized his status as single, and Nader has publicly denied at least some of the specific romantic attributions.

As tennis returns to its regular tour schedule, attention is likely to remain on both players’ performances and their off-court profiles. For now, the primary confirmed developments are Alcaraz’s U.S. Open title and the differing public accounts about his and Sinner’s personal lives as reported by entertainment and tabloid outlets.