Naomi Osaka paid tribute to NBA legend Allen Iverson at the 2026 US Open, arriving in a gray hooded robe before revealing a black outfit and cornrows inspired by his style. Osaka said she admired Iverson’s influence on sports fashion. She then defeated Anastasia Zakharova in straight sets and advanced to the second round against Katerina Siniakova.
Naomi Osaka paid tribute to NBA legend Allen Iverson at the 2026 US Open, arriving in a gray hooded robe before revealing a black outfit and cornrows inspired by his style. Osaka said she admired Iverson’s influence on sports fashion. She then defeated Anastasia Zakharova in straight sets and advanced to the second round against Katerina Siniakova.
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