Did Tennis Star Jannik Sinner Really Date Brooks Nader? What The Model Said About The Romance Buzz

Italian tennis sensation Jannik Sinner is all set to face Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals of the Australian Open on January 30, 2026. Ahead of the high-stakes match, the 24-year-old world No. 1's personal life has grabbed fans' attention, more particularly, his dating life. A few months ago, rumours were rife that the tennis pro star was romantically involved with 28-year-old Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model, Brooks Nader. 

The buzz around Sinner and Nader's romantic connection started after the latter's sister, Grace Ann, hinted at it during a radio interview. The comment blew up in no time, and the internet was convinced that something hot was brewing between the two. The Love Thy Nader star had once addressed the linkup rumours.

How the dating rumour started

In August 2025, Brooks Nader appeared in a radio interview with her sisters, Mary Holland, Grace Ann and Sarah Jane. During their appearance on SiriusXM's Page Six Radio, the model's sisters were excited to share juicy details about her dating life, dropping subtle hints as Nader repeatedly tried to stop them from spilling. The 28-year-old reality TV star cheekily mentioned in the interview that she had a "little roster" of men, including athletes from "every field imaginable", flooding her DMs on social media.

Nader's sisters playfully hinted at who these men might be, and Grace Ann straight-up dropped a big clue about a particular player on "court" who had slid into the model's DMs and was interested in her. She clarified that it was "not the NBA court" before others stopped her, hinting that it was a tennis player. Adding to the gossip, Grace Ann said the player's name "rhymes with winner", immediately leading fans to speculate that the man in question might be Jannik Sinner.

What Brooks Nader said about her dating rumours with Jannik Sinner

The radio interview spread like wildfire, and the internet was almost convinced that Brooks Nader and Jannik Sinner were a thing. Fans were curious about whether there was any truth to the dating speculation, and it gained so much traction that popular TV host Jimmy Kimmel had to step in and voice their curiosity. During Nader's September 2025 appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, the host finally asked the question. After showing the model a photo of her at the 2025 US Open, seated next to Stephen Colbert, he asked directly, "Are you dating Italian superstar Jannik Sinner?"

The model addressed the rumours, offering her first public reaction to the dating buzz. Responding cheekily to Jimmy’s direct question, she attempted to shut down the alleged link with Sinner while leaving the door open to the idea that she could be dating someone else. Her remarks hinted that, if she was seeing a tennis player, it wasn’t Sinner. During the interview, she said:

"I don't think he [Sinner] was playing in that [match]. You're close, you're warm."

Nader’s remarks on the talk show suggested she might be romantically linked to another tennis player, though not Sinner. Notably, Brooks was spotted attending a match between Carlos Alcaraz and Arthur Rinderknech on the very day her alleged Sinner link-up made headlines, leading many fans to speculate that her current love interest could be Rinderknech, often nicknamed “Rinder.”

What is known about Brooks Nader's current dating situation

After hinting at Jannik Sinner's romantic connection, Nader's sister, Grace Anne, later confirmed on Raising Cane's NYFW show that the model was dating Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz, calling him the "man of the hour". Multiple outlets had confirmed it after Alzaraz's win at the US Open 2025. Grace Ann even hinted that he might have already been introduced to other members of the Nader family, including Brooks' sisters, Mary Holland and Sarah Jane.

Before these dating rumours, Brooks Nader was romantically involved with Dancing with the Stars pro Gleb Savchenko, but the relationship ended in mid-2025 after Nader accused Savchenko of cheating. This public split was documented in her Hulu series, Love Thy Nader.

Is Jannik Sinner dating anyone?

Not long after the Brooks Nader linkup, Jannik Sinner publicly addressed his dating life, confirming the identity of his new girlfriend. In October 2025, the tennis pro star confirmed that he was dating Leika Hasanovic, a Danish model and influencer. After the announcement of his win at the ATP 500 in Vienna, Sinner expressed gratitude to his "girlfriend", among others, during his winner's speech. He said:

"Thank you so much for the support. The work you put in, the effort. Even understanding me can be challenging at times, but thank you for your commitment. My family, my girlfriend, my friends and even those watching at home. Thank you all so much for the support."

Speculation around Jannik Sinner and Laila Hasanovic’s relationship first surfaced months ago, when Laila was repeatedly spotted in the stands cheering him on at both Wimbledon and Roland Garros. The rumours intensified after fans noticed that Sinner’s phone wallpaper appeared to feature Laila, a detail that quickly went viral on TikTok. Social media users soon began connecting the dots, especially as Laila continued to attend several of his matches, including appearances at the U.S. Open.

It’s also worth noting that Laila is unlikely to attend Jannik’s Australian Open semifinal, as she is expected to be at Copenhagen Fashion Week, which wraps up on the same day, January 30, 2026.

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