Naomi Osaka's US Open outfit sparks divided fan reactions ahead of tournament

Nike has revealed Naomi Osaka's outfit for the 2026 U.S. Open, prompting mixed responses from fans on social media. Osaka, who reached the quarterfinals at Wimbledon before losing to Karolina Muchova, is currently competing at the Citi Open and awaits her quarterfinal match against Elisabetta Cocciaretto. Many fans have compared the outfit to a chessboard and expressed polarized opinions, with some criticizing it while others praised its design. The U.S. Open is set to run from August 23 to September 13 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York.

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