When a story breaks that sounds like it was ripped straight from a movie script, people can’t help but react. That’s exactly what happened when reports surfaced that Sports Illustrated model Brooks Nader was linked to not one but two tennis stars: Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
The rumors immediately exploded online, especially since both players have been the faces of the new tennis era. Alcaraz, the fiery Spaniard, and Sinner, the calm Italian, already have fans comparing their styles on the court. Now, it seems their names are being linked off the court as well, all because of Nader.
So, who did she actually pick? That’s the question fueling the chatter, and fans think they’ve already seen this movie before.
The Alleged Love Triangle That Took Over the US Open
Talk first started swirling during the US Open when Nader was spotted at several matches. She appeared courtside supporting Alcaraz in one round, then turned up at Sinner’s match soon after. With cameras tracking her every move, it didn’t take long for gossip accounts to connect the dots.
Rumors soon suggested Nader had been romantically linked to both stars at different points. That’s when fans went into full detective mode, combing through social media for hints. Some pointed out Instagram likes, while others highlighted photos from New York nightlife during tournament week.
The story wasn’t just about tennis anymore. It became the kind of headline that casual fans and gossip lovers could both sink their teeth into.
Fans Draw Instant Comparisons to Zendaya’s Challengers
It didn’t take long before fans started drawing parallels to Zendaya’s hit movie Challengers. In the film, Zendaya’s character finds herself at the center of a tense love triangle between two tennis players who are also best friends
Fans quickly piled on with their own takes, dropping lines like, “Insert Challengers meme 💀💀,”
One fan said, “I’ve seen this movie before,”
Another added, “I think they should sue her at this point.”
The timing couldn’t be better. Challengers has been trending all summer, and the idea of a real-world version starring two of tennis’s biggest rising stars was too irresistible for the internet to ignore. Even people who don’t usually follow tennis were suddenly invested in the drama.
Nader Fires Back at Critics With a Bold Response
Naturally, the gossip came with backlash. Critics claimed Nader was chasing attention by being linked to two of the sport’s biggest stars. She, however, didn’t stay silent.
Nader addressed the rumors directly during her appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen. When asked if both tennis stars knew about each other, she laughed and said, “A lady never kisses and tells, especially twice; that’s just not nice.” She added that dating is “such a loose term these days,” before pointing out, “Guys do it all the time, so why can’t I?”
Her playful but pointed comments only stoked more fascination, keeping the spotlight firmly on her.
At the end of the day, the biggest mystery remains unsolved. Until someone makes it official, people are left with nothing but their theories and the feeling that life is starting to look a lot like the movies.
Published: Sep 19, 2025 01:00 pm