Naomi Osaka at the Australian Open 2026, tracing her most game-changing court style
Naomi Osaka has consistently turned Grand Slam courts into a showcase of aura, from the Australian Open 2026 to the US Open 2024 and the French Open 2025. Her on-court style, from jellyfish-inspired ensembles and Harajuku anime references to crystal-studded tributes, combines performance with personal storytelling, making each appearance a memorable moment in tennis fashion.
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Naomi Osaka arrives at the Australian Open 2026 beneath a translucent parasol, part of a jellyfish-inspired ensemble created with Hong Kong–born, London-based couturier Robert Wun and Nike, a design inspired by her daughter Shai’s love of jellyfish. Ethereal yet deliberate, the look turns pre-match arrival into a couture moment in motion. File photo/Reuters
A quiet callback runs through the spectacle: at the Australian Open 2021, a butterfly landing on Osaka became an accidental emblem of gentleness under pressure. In 2026, the memory is reimagined through oversized butterfly motifs on her parasol and headwear: details she excitedly points out during interviews. File photo/AFP
Osaka revealed the inner layer: a blue-and-white tie-dye warm-up jacket with flowing fringe reminiscent of jellyfish arms. “This felt like a moment where I could write a little bit of my own story,” she said, combining performance and personality in one ensemble. File photo/Reuters
At last year’s US Open, Osaka wore a crystal-detailed outfit accented with a bejewelled Labubu, designed as a tribute to tennis legends and the beauty of New York at night. Planned well in advance and built for play, the look carried added meaning for a player who grew up in the city. File photo/AFP
A standout moment from the 2024 US Open, Osaka teamed up with Yoon Ahn on a custom Nike outfit that nods to her Japanese heritage, drawing on anime and Harajuku street style. The white bow across the back, matching waist accent, and tiered ruffle skirt combine Lolita goth playfulness with performance-ready design. File photo/Reuters
During the day at the 2024 US Open, Osaka opened in a custom white-and-green Nike outfit by Yoon Ahn, featuring ruffles, bows, and a “magical girl” energy she channels on court. Peeling off the jacket revealed a neon-green ruffled dress, carrying playful theatricality from head to toe. File Photo/AFP
At the 2025 French Open, Osaka brought a playful edge in a baby‑pink Nike minidress with maroon accents and space‑bun hair styled with wired flower clips, inspired by manga series <em data-start="351" data-end="364">Sailor Moon</em>, turning Roland Garros into another canvas for her unmistakable on‑court style. File photo/AFP