Sports Illustrated model Brooks Nader is speaking out after a wave of rumors linked her romantically to two of tennis’s brightest stars, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. The 28-year-old Louisiana-born model, best known for her appearances in SI Swimsuit and her growing influence in the fashion world, found herself at the center of speculation after being spotted on multiple occasions at high-profile tennis events over the summer.
Social media chatter intensified when Nader was seen attending matches featuring both Alcaraz and Sinner, prompting whispers that she may have been romantically linked to both players at the same time. The rumors quickly spread across fan forums and gossip outlets, with some critics labeling her involvement as “controversial.”
But Nader is not staying silent. In a recent interview, she directly addressed the speculation and pushed back against what she sees as a double standard. “Honestly, it’s kind of funny,” she said. “People are acting like I committed some kind of crime. Guys do it all the time, and nobody says a word. But if a woman is seen with two successful athletes in the same year, suddenly it’s a scandal.”
Nader emphasized that her presence at matches had less to do with romance and more to do with her love of the sport. “I’ve been a tennis fan since I was young. I go to the U.S. Open every year, and I’ve made some great friends in the tennis world. Just because I’m photographed near someone doesn’t mean I’m dating them,” she explained.
Still, the model acknowledged that the attention is not new. With her growing public profile, she has often been linked to high-profile figures, whether or not there’s truth behind the speculation. “I’ve learned that being in the public eye means people will make up stories. I can’t control the narratives, but I can control how I respond and I choose to laugh it off.”
While neither Alcaraz nor Sinner has commented on the rumors, their fanbases have been quick to weigh in online. Some defended Nader, agreeing that the criticism reflects a sexist double standard, while others continued to fuel gossip about her personal life. “She’s right,” one fan posted on X. “Male athletes are linked to multiple women all the time, and it’s never a headline.”
The incident also highlights how intertwined celebrity culture and professional sports have become. Athletes like Alcaraz and Sinner are not just stars on the court—they are global icons whose every move, from matches to friendships to rumored romances, is dissected in real time. For someone like Nader, being part of that orbit makes her an easy target for speculation, whether warranted or not.
As for how she handles it all, Nader insists that she doesn’t take the gossip too seriously. “At the end of the day, I know who I am and what I stand for. My relationships are my business, and I don’t owe anyone an explanation. But if people want to keep talking, I guess that means I’m doing something right.”
For now, Nader is focusing on her career, with new projects in the fashion and lifestyle space on the horizon. Meanwhile, Alcaraz and Sinner are preparing for the end-of-season stretch on tour, their focus firmly on the sport that made them household names.
Whether the rumors fade or continue to follow her, Brooks Nader has made her position clear: she won’t let double standards define her story.
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