Osaka Brings Style and Steel for Winning Start to US Open
- Tennis star Naomi Osaka announced she is launching a luxury accessory line during her 2026 US Open run, describing the brand as her "biggest dream" outside of tennis.
- Osaka debuted a custom Who Decides War gown at Arthur Ashe Stadium featuring sewn-in newspaper clippings of her career highlights, with stylist Law Roach serving as the "creative force" behind the design.
- The ensemble referenced NBA legend Allen Iverson, including his signature cornrows and gray sweatsuit aesthetic; Osaka called Iverson "an elite player on the court but also found a way to authentically merge culture, sports, and fashion."
- Iverson responded to the tribute on Instagram Monday, posting: "Wow, what a honor!! BIG FAN cant wait to meet you," expressing appreciation for the homage.
- Beyond her athletic career, the 28-year-old champion told Fortune she wants to "create my own thing," having found support within the tennis world to pursue her entrepreneurial passion.
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Kahel korral tennise USA lahtistel võidutsenud Naomi Osaka alustas tänavust slemmiturniiri võidukalt, kui alistas avaringis venelanna Anastassia Zahharovaga kahes sitis.
Her first appearance at the US Open is brilliant. Although Naomi Osaka stands out more through her fashion than through her tennis game, she wins - and flatters with her homage to an NBA legend.
Naomi Osaka again caused a stir at her first round appearance at the US Open on Monday with a spectacular outfit. The Japanese tennis star ran in front of the 7:6(6),7:6(3) against the Russian Anastasia Sacharowa with a long, white tulle dress with cape and hood and wore the hair too tight on the head braided braids. Her performance in New York was a tribute to basketball legend Allen Iverson, as Osaka betrayed after the victory.
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