Naomi Osaka channels NBA icon Allen Iverson with bold look before progressing at US Open

Osaka wrapped up a straight sets victory over Anastasia Zakharov

Naomi Osaka made her usual fashionable entrance as she channelled former NBA superstar Allen Iverson at the US Open.

Naomi Osaka paid tribute to NBA legend Allen Iverson at the 2026 US Open, arriving in a gray hooded robe before revealing a black outfit and cornrows inspired by his style. Osaka said she admired Iverson’s influence on sports fashion. She then defeated Anastasia Zakharova in straight sets and advanced to the second rou

Osaka’s serve maxed out at 122 mph, but her hardest serve of the day undoubtedly was her match look.

Facing unseeded Russian Anastasia Zakharova in the opening round, the trend-setting Osaka donned several items linked with one of the NBA's greatest players.

Naomi Osaka’s US Open look channels Allen Iverson with gray hoodie and hair in cornrows  Toronto Star

Naomi Osaka channeled Allen Iverson as part of her U.S. Open debut, and the former NBA superstar liked the look

Naomi Osaka’s US Open look channels Allen Iverson with gray hoodie and hair in cornrows  AP News

Naomi Osaka will start her first-round match at the US Open on Monday, Aug. 31.