{"id":334490,"date":"2026-09-01T03:44:16","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T03:44:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/334490\/"},"modified":"2026-09-01T03:44:16","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T03:44:16","slug":"naomi-osaka-on-channeling-allen-iverson-and-nyc-in-custom-who-decides-war-at-the-2026-us-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/334490\/","title":{"rendered":"Naomi Osaka on Channeling Allen Iverson and NYC in Custom Who Decides War at the 2026 US Open"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tennis phenom Naomi Osaka<\/a> is known not just as one of the sport\u2019s most skilled players, but as one of its most boundary-pushing style stars. And tonight, as she made her entrance at the 2026 US Open<\/a>, it was no different. Always one for avant-garde, theatrical flair\u2014as shown by past looks from designers including Hana Yagi and Robert Wun\u2014Osaka stepped onto the court in a custom Who Decides War<\/a> tulle and French terry gown, complete with sewn-in newspaper clippings of her career highlights and styled by Law Roach.<\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: Sebastian Arriagada<\/p>\n

Nike\u2019s athletes\u2019 kits this season were inspired by basketball, presenting a unique sartorial challenge blending the two distinct on-court sports. Immediately, Osaka was drawn to the style legacy of basketball player Allen Iverson. \u201cHe was an elite player on the court but also found a way to authentically merge culture, sports, and fashion,\u201d Osaka tells Vogue. Plus, the contrasting sweatsuit-meets-princess-tulle energy of the dress and headband felt representative of the city\u2019s eclectic style that Osaka loves. \u201cThe US Open has always felt like a homecoming of sorts, so I wanted to harness the energy and vibe of the city into my look,\u201d she says. \u201cI also try to consider my kit as well, so something in the streetwear world made the most sense to me.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Osaka arrives on the court at the 2026 US Open.<\/p>\n

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