Naomi Osaka is changing the way tennis is seen making a statement before stepping onto the court

Naomi Osaka and Zendaya have something in common: both use clothing as a form of expression, but they also give every piece a purpose.

Osaka is changing the way tennis is seen, as people are now waiting to see what iconic outfit she will wear when she arrives at the court.

Fashion and tennis are becoming part of the same conversation

Many may think sports and fashion do not go hand in hand. But Osaka is rewriting the way clothing can become a form of self-expression, help you feel more confident on the court and, above all, allow you to be yourself in a world where too much is expected of you.

This time at the US Open, Osaka surprised once again with the outfit she chose. The crowd rose to welcome her and, above all, support her. It was not only about the clothing, but also the way she styled her hair. Naomi did not miss a detail, representing American culture through a fashion icon who inspired her.

The spectacular jellyfish outfit at the Australian Open, the sparkly Eiffel Tower-inspired golden dress at the French Open and the elegant all-white Japanese kimono at Wimbledon were each designed for the occasion. They proved Osaka knows how to make a grand entrance at the Grand Slams, and her arrival at this year's US Open was always going to turn heads.

This time, the outfit told her story

The four-time major champion walked onto the court for her first-round match against Russia's Anastasia Zakharova in New York wearing a hooded white gown covered with newspaper headlines highlighting key moments from her career.

Underneath, Osaka wore an all-black basketball-style kit, which she used as she fought her way to a 7-6 (8-6), 7-6 (7-3) win over world No. 101 Zakharova.

Osaka revealed that the look was inspired by NBA legend Allen Iverson, whose influence helped reshape the way athletes approached fashion during the late 1990s and early 2000s.

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