Naomi Osaka brings steel, style of NBA icon Iverson to reach US Open second round
Four-time grand slam champion makes another fashion statement before defeating unseeded Russian Anastasia Zakharova in straight sets
Naomi Osaka unveiled another bold grand slam walk-on outfit at the US Open on Monday before the two-time champion battled to a 7-6, 7-6 victory over unseeded Russian Anastasia Zakharova to reach the second round.
Osaka has been the fashion highlight of this year’s majors and entered Arthur Ashe Stadium in a hooded tunic featuring patchwork-style panels adorned with press clippings from past tournament appearances and a billowing white tulle train.
At Wimbledon, she paid tribute to her Japanese heritage with a kimono-inspired ensemble featuring a traditional kanzashi hair ornament before changing into a white Nike playing kit.