Four Grand Slams, Four Stunning Entrances: How Naomi Osaka Turned Tennis into a Fashion Runway

Naomi Osaka no longer simply walks onto the court at Grand Slam tournaments. In 2026, her entrance from the tunnel became a show of its own, drawing attention at all four major events.

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For me, he is a trailblazer.

At the US Open, Osaka arrived at Arthur Ashe Stadium for her match against Anastasia Zakharova in a custom Who Decides War creation styled by Law Roach. The outfit paired a gray hoodie-like top covered with headlines, images and press fragments about her career with a wide white tulle skirt and train.

The look took its inspiration from Allen Iverson, whose influence on American sports fashion and culture matched the basketball theme of Osaka’s Nike kit. After removing the entrance outfit, Osaka wore black sportswear with cornrows and a headband, deliberately recalling Iverson during his peak years with the Philadelphia 76ers.

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managed to authentically bring together culture, sport and fashion

“For me, he is a trailblazer,” Osaka told Vogue. She said Iverson “managed to authentically bring together culture, sport and fashion.” When Nike presented the basketball theme, her response was direct: “OK, you want basketball? I’ll give you basketball.”

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OK, you want basketball? I’ll give you basketball.

Designers Téla D’Amore and Ev Bravado told Vogue they received two photographs of Iverson as references and had about 30 hours to develop the concept. Law Roach later suggested adding the newspaper fragments. Iverson responded on Instagram, calling the tribute a great honor and saying he was also a fan of Osaka: “I can’t wait to meet you.” Osaka completed the appearance with a 7-6 (6), 7-6 (3) victory and promised more looks from her New York wardrobe.

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I can’t wait to meet you.