Naomi Osaka’s style game at the 2026 U.S. Open is already off the charts, catching the eye of none other than NBA legend Allen Iverson after she honored him with a look before her first-round match. It is getting crazy out there because her walk-on appearances are becoming as must-see as her incredible play on the court. This woman knows how to make a statement, and the tournament just started.
Osaka Is Turning the US Open Into Her Personal Runway
Forget the standard athletic gear, Osaka rolled up to her second-round match against Katerina Siniakova absolutely slaying in a custom Thom Browne outfit. ESPN’s Malika Andrews pointed out that Osaka is making a conscious effort to feature American designers for this stateside major, and honestly, it is pure genius. But that was not even her first major fashion moment. Before her first-round clash with Anastasia Zakharova, Osaka paid tribute to the iconic Allen Iverson. She rocked a shooting sleeve, a headband, and an elbow pad, channeling “The Answer” himself. And guess what? Iverson noticed! He hit up Instagram, writing, “Wow, what a honor!! BIG FAN can’t wait to meet you.” You know you are doing something right when an NBA legend is a fan of your look.
The On-Court Grind Is Real, Too
Look, the fashion is epic, but Osaka is also here to win. She is the 13th seed in the women’s singles draw, and while she advanced in her first-round matchup against Zakharova, it was not a cakewalk. She took it in straight sets, yeah, but it took two tiebreakers to finally put away the challenger. That match was way tougher than anyone might have expected for a 13th seed against an unseeded opponent. It just shows that at the U.S. Open, you can never underestimate anyone, no matter the ranking.
So, what is next for our style icon and tennis powerhouse? Osaka faces Katerina Siniakova in the second round today. If she can win that one, she could be looking at a seriously challenging third-round showdown with the 23rd-seeded Elise Mertens. That is, if Mertens can also get past Maria Timofeeva in her second-round match. Either way, you can bet your last dollar that if Osaka makes it to the third round, we are all in for another memorable outfit. Do not miss it.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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