RESOLVING THE LEDGER
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The 2026 US Open is in full swing, and Naomi Osaka has officially arrived and brought her style and fashion statements to the court at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Osaka, who is the No. 13 seed in the women’s draw, pulled up to face Anastasia Zakharova in the first round and recorded the win in straight sets. However, it was her theatric entrance that had everyone talking.
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The 28-year-old entered the stadium and unveiled her unique look, which was a nod to NBA icon Allen Iverson . The look featured a basketball-inspired top, along with Iverson’s signature head and arm bands in the Philadelphia 76ers’ red and black.
The whole look for @naomiosaka 👀 pic.twitter.com/m4B5lEspzf
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 1, 2026 After the match, Osaka discussed her inspiration for the kit and her appreciation for Iverson, who was known for following the beat of his own drum and helping to change the culture and style of the NBA throughout his career.
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Naomi Osaka Discusses Allen Iverson Inspiration
Naomi Osaka on her appreciation for Allen Iverson, who inspired her fit at the US Open 🔥 pic.twitter.com/8ln3lkzxJf
— ESPN (@espn) September 1, 2026 “For me, he’s a trailblazer. I think he’s also someone that I look up to a lot because he’s kind of like done a lot in fashion, whether it’s on purpose or not, but he’s shifted the way that NBA players dress. And I also think like the whole conversation around clothes in sports and also just expressing yourself through style. I feel like he’s someone that I look up to in that regard,” Osaka said.
You have to appreciate today’s sports stars payng homage to the legends of the past.
Up next for Osaka is a second-round showdown with Katerina Siniakova of fthe Czech Republic on Wednesday, September 2. A time has not officially been set for the match at this time.
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