Naomi Osaka is bringing her boldest fashion statements yet to the 2026 US Open, working with celebrity stylist Law Roach on looks that extend even to her practice arrivals.
The four-time Grand Slam champion, 28, has turned the tournament into a runway, debuting pieces that blend high fashion with athletic heritage. For her opening match against Anastasia Zakharova, she stepped out in a black two-piece Nike set distinguished by a net-like embellishment around the skirt, a nod to the basketball inspiration behind Nike’s athlete kits this season.
That look set the stage for her most talked-about entrance yet. To kick off the tournament, Osaka paid tribute to Philadelphia 76ers legend Allen Iverson through a custom Who Decides War gown constructed from tulle and French terry, covered entirely in sewn-in newspaper clippings documenting her own career highlights. She completed the homage with Iverson’s signature red sweatband headband and matching bands around her elbows, her hair styled in braids.
“He was an elite player on the court but also found a way to authentically merge culture, sports, and fashion,” Osaka told Vogue of her choice to honor Iverson.
The Iverson tribute arrived fresh off a similarly striking run at the French Open earlier this summer, where Osaka made a glittering impact in a parade of custom jackets layered over a gold sequined Nike tennis dress. She has carried that layered approach into New York, adapting it for the hard courts of Flushing Meadows.
For her second-round match against Katerina Siniakova, Osaka arrived in an all-white Thom Browne overcoat in white silk gazar, cinched with matching belts. The outerwear featured intricate embroidery of tiny white and silver tennis rackets, a pleated skirt, and athletic mesh inserts. Beneath the coat, she revealed a silver two-piece Nike set.
The practice courts have seen equally dramatic arrivals. Roach, the stylist behind Zendaya’s headline-making red carpet moments, has outfitted Osaka for her pre-match appearances in pieces including Supreme/Margiela x Timberland boots covered in dollar bills and sheer minidresses.
Osaka has spent years building her profile beyond baseline rallies. The Japanese-Haitian star, who has been open about her mental health struggles and advocacy work, has leveraged her platform into fashion campaigns and design collaborations. Her 2026 Grand Slam wardrobe represents her most cohesive statement yet in merging athletic performance with personal style.
The tennis-fashion crossover has become increasingly prominent on the women’s tour, with players treating major tournaments as opportunities for personal branding. Osaka’s US Open run stands out for the sheer range of designers involved and the consistency of the vision across practice and match days.
Osaka continues her US Open campaign in New York.