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Naomi Osaka competed in her first Grand Slam, the Australian Open, in 2016, while in a turquoise-and-red Adidas kit that made a colorful statement on the court. Since then, her fashion has only gotten louder, more refined, and endlessly fantastical. Challenging tennis’ traditional wardrobe etiquette, Osaka has become known for her creative custom-made game-day looks—often which involve several ruffled layers, huge bows, on-the-court outfit changes, and sparkling accessories. Never forget her iconic Labubus (Billie Jean Bling and Arthur Flashe), bedazzled headphones, pearl-dotted bun, or her shimmery rosette-adorned braids.
“Sometimes people say athletes are in show business or entertainers or whatever. For me, Grand Slam walk-ons are the only time that I possibly feel like I’m an entertainer,” Osaka said in a press conference earlier this year.
Sequins and tutus regularly play a part in her multi-layer ensembles, and bridal wear is often an inspiration for her. At the 2026 Australian Open in January, Osaka strutted onto the court in an icy-white wide-brim hat with a transparent veil that both covered her face and fell behind her in a long train; the piece was courtesy of couturier Robert Wun. And this past June, the athlete made her arrival at the Wimbledon Championships in a crisp white kimono-style look inspired by Japanese bridal dress, created by Tokyo-based independent designer Hana Yagi.
“I am absolutely treating every grand slam like it’s the MET gala,” the tennis pro wrote on Threads in 2025. And she meant it!
Ahead—and as we look forward to the US Open—take a look at all of Osaka’s best Grand Slam looks of all time.
1) 2026 Wimbledon Championships
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In a white kimono look embroidered all over with cherry blossoms and cranes, and cinched by an obi featuring chunky ropes tied into elaborate knots and bows. Created by Tokyo-based independent designer Hana Yagi and inspired by Japanese ceremonial dress, the ensemble was a meaningful, high-fashion take on Wimbledon’s strict all-white dress code.
2) 2026 Wimbledon Championships
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A flower-covered Nike kit was layered under the robe.
3) 2026 French Open
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In a copper tennis kit with ruffles and sequins, including a tutu-like high-low skirt, all from Nike.
4) 2026 French Open
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For her second match of the tournament, she layered the kit under a flowy black set, also from Nike.
5) 2026 Australian Open
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In a wide-brim hat with a long, transparent white veil hiding her face, and a matching umbrella in one hand. Each piece was adorned with a single snow-white butterfly—a signature of the artist behind the design: couturier Robert Wun.
As for the rest of her look? A blue-green Nike minidress with aquatic-inspired ruffles was expertly layered over a white pleated skirt and matching flowy pleated pants. The jellyfish-inspired look was a tribute to Osaka’s daughter and her love for the animal.
6) 2025 US Open
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In a bedazzled blood-orange Nike kit and bedazzled red accessories: rosettes on her braids, headphones, and a custom Labubu attached to her bag.
7) 2025 French Open
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Osaka wore a maroon-and-pink varsity jacket to warm up at Roland Garros ahead of her match. It was paired with a ruffled pink tennis dress, a maroon visor, and little pink hair accessories inspired by Sailor Moon.
8) 2024 US Open
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In a black ruffled Nike minidress with a white bow belt, and a matching cropped jacket with an even bigger bow. Her braided bun was dotted with white pearls, and she wore a black visor.
9) 2024 US Open
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To walk onto the court, she wore a tutu miniskirt from Nike over her ruffled skirt, plus bedazzled silver headphones.
10) 2024 US Open
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Leaning into the bows and ruffles for the tournament, Osaka wore a ruffled lime-green Nike minidress with a green-and-white tutu and a cropped little white jacket with a giant green bow on the back.
11) 2024 US Open
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A gift to us all.
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