Fans love watching the game, but nothing sparks curiosity quite like an athlete’s life off the court. Seeing them shine in matches is one thing, but peeking into their everyday lives really clicks with fans. Some share freely on social, while others keep it close. For the most part, Carlos Alcaraz has stayed quiet about dating. But this time, the spotlight found him anyway.

On Wednesday, news broke that the 22-year-old, fresh off his second US Open win, was reportedly dating model Brooks Nader. How? Nader’s sister, Grace Ann, confirmed it to E! News at New York Fashion Week. Fans weren’t exactly thrilled by the surprise.

Enter Alberto Guzmán on No Somos Nadie, who shot down the romance rumors. He said while some sparks might fly, “They’re not dating, it’s not an official relationship.” The info comes straight from Carlos’s inner circle: “He confirmed to those close to him that he is single and has no intention of having any serious relationships.” So no love story—just a dash of complicity.

This isn’t Carlos’s first dating rumor this year. Before this, it was linked to WTA star and 2021 US Open champ Emma Raducanu. The two were mixed doubles partners at the US Open and had undeniable chemistry, but both insist they’re “just good friends.”

So what made Nader’s sister speak up? Guzman thinks, “Perhaps she is not well informed.” Meanwhile, Carlos keeps being clear on where he stands about relationships.

Carlos Alcaraz’s thoughts on dating

So far, Alcaraz has been relatively private about his romantic life, but one relationship made a soft splash back in 2023. Tennis Tonic shared a tender Instagram moment showing Carlos planting a quick kiss on Maria Gonzalez Gimenez’s cheek, captioned “I miss you.”

They met at the tennis academy in Murcia, where Carlos trained, though neither ever publicly confirmed the relationship. He has openly shared how tough dating is on the road, saying, “It’s complicated, never staying in one place. It’s hard to find the person who can share things with you if you’re always in different parts of the world.”

Since then, rumors have swirled a lot. At the 2025 Australian Open, when players joked about engagement buzz, Carlos Alcaraz laughed it off: “I’ve laughed several times with people close to me, when I discovered that three or four players got engaged during the winter break. I thought it would be my turn, but not yet.” Clearly, tennis remains his full focus.

Right now, he’s all about the game. He’s single, open, and looking ahead. On the Molusco TV podcast in 2024, he said, “I’m single, but I’m looking for someone. It’s tough for a tennis player to find the right person because we’re always traveling. Who knows what this year will bring?”

While no new love news has been confirmed, 2025 has been a remarkable year for the 22-year-old. He’s taken home two Grand Slams and seven titles overall, recently reclaiming the No. 1 ranking. The Asian Swing, including a China Open title defense, is next. Will Carlos Alcaraz keep this heat through the season’s second half? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!