Naomi Osaka debuts Allen Iverson-inspired look at the US Open

Naomi Osaka cosplayed as Allen Iverson at the 2026 US Open, but the NBA Hall of Famer never played in New York and was never a Nike athlete.

Tennis great Naomi Osaka pays homage to Philadelphia 76ers legend Allen Iverson with her latest fashion sense.

Naomi Osaka honored NBA legend Allen Iverson with a striking tribute look at the US Open — see the fashion moment fans can't stop talking about.

Naomi Osaka is popular for her eye-catching outfits at major tennis tournaments, and her latest look impressed NBA royalty, Allen Iverson. She came to the court in braids, wearing a headband and a shooting sleeve, looking like a young Iverson.

The NBA Hall of Famer, 51, has never met the two-time US Open champ

Naomi Osaka revealed the Allen Iverson inspiration behind her latest US Open outfit, bridging tennis style with classic NBA culture.

Japanese player wears Iverson’s signature cornrows Outfit also has newspaper clippings about Osaka Naomi Osaka channeled former NBA star Allen Iverson before her US Open first-round victory over Anastasia Zakharova on Monday. Osaka made her usual fashionable entrance for her tournament opener, which she won in straight sets. The two-time US Open champion emerged on to the court at Arthur Ashe Stadium wearing a long, white skirt and a gray, hooded robe featuring newspaper clippings about her. Continue reading...

Naomi Osaka was not talking about practice. She was talking about her win over Anastasia Zakharova in the first round of the US Open in New York on Monday when she was asked about her tribute to Allen Iverson . Osaka wore cornrows with a headband, an elbow sleeve, and an arm sleeve in honor of Iverson, who is widely considered one of the biggest […] The post US Open news: Naomi Osaka opens up on her incredible Allen Iverson tribute appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Naomi Osaka has proved she knows how to make a grand entrance at Grand Slams - and has done it again at the US Open.

Naomi Osaka channeled Allen Iverson as part of her 2026 US Open debut Monday night as she beat Anastasia Zakharova 7-6 (6), 7-6 (3).

Osaka recently called the Basketball Hall of Famer and 2000-01 NBA MVP a "trailblazer."

Naomi Osaka channelled NBA fashion trailblazer Allen Iverson on Monday as she battled into the second round of the US Open."For me he's a trailblazer," Osaka said.

Tennis star Naomi Osaka discussed the influence that Allen Iverson has had on her career at the 2026 U. S.

Naomi Osaka made another grand entrance at the US Open with a burnout hoodie inspired by NBA and fashion icon Allen Iverson styled by Law Roach.

Naomi Osaka channeled Allen Iverson as part of her U.S. Open debut, and the former NBA superstar liked the look. Osaka made her usual fashionable entrance for her match against Anastasia Zakharova on Monday night in the first round. When she removed that to reveal her black outfit, Osaka had her hair done in cornrows, just as Iverson did when was the NBA MVP while playing for the Philadelphia 76ers.

Naomi Osaka made her usual fashionable entrance as she channelled former NBA superstar Allen Iverson as part of her US Open debut.