Naomi Osaka Slays in Head-Turning U.S. Open Outfit (Which Holds a Sweet Secret Meaning)

"There’s a moment of transformation for me when I walk onto the court," she explained in a Nike press statement per CNN. "I have a lot of fun playing, so wanting everyone who sees the outfit to connect with that feeling is a really big motivation for me."

Her outfit was crafted in collaboration with Nike and Japanese designer Yoon Ahn, founder of Tokyo label Ambush.

"Yoon is so nice," Osaka shared during a post-match interview. "She accepted doing this project, and we've kind of been, like, talking about it for a few years now. So just to be able to wear it and see it come to life and see that people are excited to see it, yeah, it's really cool."

Drawing inspiration from Harajuku, Tokyo’s iconic fashion district, Osaka’s look is a love letter to her Japanese roots. But beyond the visual impact, this outfit is a testament to Osaka’s journey back to the court after giving birth to her daughter, Skai, in July 2023.

Her return hasn’t been without its challenges. In a recent Instagram post, she opened up about the difficulty of adjusting to her postpartum body, admitting, "My biggest issue is that I don’t feel like I’m in my body."