Naomi Osaka Makes Boldest Fashion Entrance at Australian Open

Um, OK Naomi Osaka, that’s one way to make an entrance onto Rod Laver Arena. The two-time Australian Open champion doesn’t just walk onto the court, she glides onto the court, in a wide-brimmed white hat with a veil and a white umbrella. So as not to ruin the aesthetic, Osaka is not carrying her tennis kit bag – that’s waiting for her on her seat. Her entrance outfit was reminiscent of Fashion Critical, the satirical blogger of celebrity fashion who never shows her face and who was a guest at the Australian Open’s gala dinner on opening night. Osaka’s on-court outfit (sponsored by Nike of course) is very much ocean-inspired – a turquoise kit with lemon tentacles. Osaka jogged onto the court in exceptional style, then converted an early break against her opponent Antonia Ruzic. In the final match on John Cain Arena, Australia’s Maddison Inglis leads 3-1 against countrywoman Kimberly Birrell. Australia is trying to find another player for the second round … and, yes, one of Inglis or Birrell will make it. The internet is reacting to Osaka’s dramatic entrance. To recap, the American emerged from the tunnel at Rod Laver Arena wearing a fitted, sleeveless turqoise dress over flowing white pants, with a hat covering her eyes, a veil trailing behind her, and holding a white parasol. For the coin toss, she pulled on a matching turqoise jacket with feathers. “The Tennis Letter” described her outfit as one of the boldest fashion choices in tennis history. Osaka’s X account, which has been dormant since September, lit up as she took to the court.