{
  "id": 4802934,
  "title": "Osaka brings style and steel for winning start to US Open",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/osaka-brings-style-and-steel-for-winning-start-to-us-open-4802934",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T05:49:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/09/01/osaka-brings-style-and-steel-for-winning-start-to-us-open"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Naomi Osaka, the Japanese tennis star, arrived at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York with her distinctive fashion sense for her first-round US Open match. Wearing an Allen Iverson-inspired outfit, she brought her unique style to the court once again. Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam champion, has consistently turned heads with her bold and creative outfits at each major tournament.\n\nIn her latest look, the hooded tunic featured patchwork-style panels with press clippings from her past tournament appearances, while the billowing white tulle train added an elegant touch. At Wimbledon, she embraced her Japanese heritage with a kimono-inspired ensemble and a traditional kanzashi hair ornament. At Roland Garros, she showcased a layered outfit inspired by the Eiffel Tower's nighttime sparkle. Her Australian Open appearance was a jellyfish-themed ensemble.\n\nHowever, for Flushing Meadows, Osaka chose to honor basketball legend Allen Iverson. \"I really like him a lot,\" she said about Iverson. \"Nike said basketball, so I said you want basketball, I'll give you basketball.\" Osaka expressed her desire to express herself through clothing and was pleased that fans appreciated her fashion choices.\n\nDespite facing challenges, Osaka showcased her determination and skill, overcoming unseeded Russian Anastasia Zakharova to reach the second round of the US Open. The 13th seed, a champion at Flushing Meadows in 2018 and 2020, will now face Czech Republic's Katerina Siniakova in their next match.",
  "summary": "The two-time champion unveils another bold walk-on outfit in her victory over unseeded Russian Anastasia Zakharova.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}