Elena Rybakina eliminates Naomi Osaka from the U.S. Open
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 5:07 AM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
Naomi Osaka exited the U.S. Open on Monday following a lopsided fourth-round loss to Elena Rybakina. The two-time tournament champion, who struggled with leg pain during the match, was eliminated in straight sets. Throughout the event, Osaka drew attention for a series of high-profile fashion choices styled by Law Roach, each incorporating basketball-themed elements to honor a recent New York Knicks title. Her final walk-on look featured a custom fur-trimmed cloak from the label KidSuper. Reflecting on her career after the match, the 28-year-old expressed a lack of regret regarding her performance and future goals. Osaka previously debuted outfits referencing Allen Iverson and designs by Thom Browne and Monse during her run at the year's final major.
- •Elena Rybakina defeated Naomi Osaka in a fourth-round U.S. Open match on Monday.
- •Osaka cited leg pain as a factor during the match.
- •The 28-year-old Osaka previously won four Grand Slam titles in her career.
- •Osaka worked with stylist Law Roach to curate a series of basketball-themed outfits throughout the tournament.
- 5:07 AMYahoo Sports — Naomi Osaka’s powerful statement on critics who hate her flashy dressing style after US Open exit
- 2:35 AMYahoo Sports — Naomi Osaka exits U.S. Open, but not before displaying one more 'swaggy' fashion ensemble
"Naomi Osaka may not have gone out of the U.S. Open with much of a bang. The two-time U.S. Open champion lost a lopsided fourth-round match on Monday to Elena Rybakina. Osaka, already known for her walk-on fashion reveals at tournaments, has been upping her game at the year's final major with a series of dramatic ensembles — all with a basketball theme, as her sponsor, Nike, honors the New York Knicks' championship win.
"Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka had words for her haters and critics who have been slamming her flashy dressing style at the 2026 US Open. Osaka’s run at the US Open ended with a fourth-round loss to Kazakh sensation Elena Rybakina (xx).
"Naomi Osaka may have exited the US Open, but she went out with a burst - of colour, and a bit of swag. Which outfit was your best of the tournament?
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 5:07 AMNaomi Osaka’s powerful statement on critics who hate her flashy dressing style after US Open exit
Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka had words for her haters and critics who have been slamming her flashy dressing style at the 2026 US Open. Osaka’s run at the US Open ended with a fourth-round loss to Kazakh sensation Elena Rybakina (xx).
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 2:35 AMNaomi Osaka exits U.S. Open, but not before displaying one more 'swaggy' fashion ensemble
Naomi Osaka may not have gone out of the U.S. Open with much of a bang. The two-time U.S. Open champion lost a lopsided fourth-round match on Monday to Elena Rybakina. Osaka, already known for her walk-on fashion reveals at tournaments, has been upping her game at the year's final major with a series of dramatic ensembles — all with a basketball theme, as her sponsor, Nike, honors the New York Knicks' championship win.
- Sky Sports—Osaka's US Open fashion ensemble: Which outfit was your favourite?
Naomi Osaka may have exited the US Open, but she went out with a burst - of colour, and a bit of swag. Which outfit was your best of the tournament?
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