Naomi Osaka channelled NBA fashion trailblazer Allen Iverson on Monday as she battled into the second round of the US Open.
The **** anese 13th seed, US Open champion in 2018 and 2020, was made to work hard by Russia's Anastasia Zakharova before winning 7-6 (8/6), 7-6 (7/3) in just over two hours on the Arthur Ashe Stadium show court.
As ever, Osaka's entrance on court grabbed the headlines, with the 28-year-old walking out in a billowy custom-made gown which contained sewn-in news clippings detailing her career.
The four-time Grand Slam champion also had her hair braided in the style of former Philadelphia 76ers star Iverson, the NBA icon who is often credited with helping bring street culture and style to basketball.
Osaka had paid tribute to Iverson in her pre-tournament press conference last week, wearing a t-shirt depicting the NBA star as she spoke to reporters.
#osaka #open #star #allen
The **** anese 13th seed, US Open champion in 2018 and 2020, was made to work hard by Russia's Anastasia Zakharova before winning 7-6 (8/6), 7-6 (7/3) in just over two hours on the Arthur Ashe Stadium show court.
As ever, Osaka's entrance on court grabbed the headlines, with the 28-year-old walking out in a billowy custom-made gown which contained sewn-in news clippings detailing her career.
The four-time Grand Slam champion also had her hair braided in the style of former Philadelphia 76ers star Iverson, the NBA icon who is often credited with helping bring street culture and style to basketball.
Osaka had paid tribute to Iverson in her pre-tournament press conference last week, wearing a t-shirt depicting the NBA star as she spoke to reporters.
#osaka #open #star #allen
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