Naomi Osaka Debuts Nike’s Basketball-Inspired US Open Look With Allen Iverson Tribute

Naomi Osaka Debuts Nike’s Basketball-Inspired US Open Look With Allen Iverson Tribute  Sports Illustrated

Naomi Osaka referenced the NBA legend in her latest look on the court.

Tennis pro Naomi Osaka honored retired basketball star Allen Iverson with her look for her match against Anastasia Zakharova at the U.S. Open.

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.

Osaka wrapped up a straight sets victory over Anastasia Zakharov

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 channels Allen Iverson in 2026 US Open debut  ESPN

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