Naomi Osaka pays tribute to Allen Iverson with striking US Open outfit
Naomi Osaka opened her 2026 US Open campaign with a custom Allen Iverson-inspired outfit featuring career newspaper clippings, white tulle and a hooded tunic.
In a striking U.S. Open debut, Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka paid homage to former NBA icon Allen Iverson with a distinctive look that mirrored the basketball legend's style. Osaka, a two-time U.S. Open champion, made her entrance at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York wearing a long white skirt and a gray hooded robe adorned with newspaper clippings about her. After removing the hood, her black attire featured cornrows under a headband, a hairstyle reminiscent of Iverson's during his MVP season with the Philadelphia 76ers.
Osaka's fashion statement aligns with the theme of her apparel company, following New York Knicks' NBA championship victory in June. During her victory interview, Osaka expressed her admiration for Iverson, calling him a trailblazer in fashion and someone she looks up to for shifting the way NBA players dress. She wore a shirt featuring Iverson's image when meeting the media, acknowledging his significant impact on the sport. Iverson even congratulated Osaka on his Instagram, expressing his excitement to meet her.
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