Tennis star Naomi Osaka discussed the influence that Allen Iverson has had on her career at the 2026 U.S. Open.
Osaka is one of the most fashion-forward stars in the world of tennis right now, breathing life into the sport's pregame routine with audacious outfits reminiscent of NBA players coming out of the tunnel.
Turns out, that is one of the biggest reasons behind Osaka's dressing style, openly giving the credit to the legendary Allen Iverson for influencing her career.
Osaka spoke to the media before her first-round match against Anastasia Zakharova, discussing the impact that Iverson has had on her career by being an athlete involved in fashion.
"For me, he is a trailblazer. He's someone I look up to because he has done a lot in fashion, whether it was on purpose or not… I also think the conversation around clothes in sports and expressing yourself through style; I feel like he is someone I look up to in that regard."
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Osaka is one of the most fashion-forward stars in the world of tennis right now, breathing life into the sport's pregame routine with audacious outfits reminiscent of NBA players coming out of the tunnel.
Turns out, that is one of the biggest reasons behind Osaka's dressing style, openly giving the credit to the legendary Allen Iverson for influencing her career.
Osaka spoke to the media before her first-round match against Anastasia Zakharova, discussing the impact that Iverson has had on her career by being an athlete involved in fashion.
"For me, he is a trailblazer. He's someone I look up to because he has done a lot in fashion, whether it was on purpose or not… I also think the conversation around clothes in sports and expressing yourself through style; I feel like he is someone I look up to in that regard."
#osaka
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