Naomi Osaka has been making waves with bold fashion at the 2026 French Open, including a ceremonial black outfit with a sleeved bodice for her first match and a subsequent walk-on featuring a metallic gold bomber jacket over a sequined gold dress with an ivory train for her second-round appearance. Some opponents and commentators have responded to the fashion-forward approach, but Osaka has framed it as a way to express herself and energize the sport, noting that athletes are in show business and that grand slam walk-ons are a form of entertainment. Coverage of these outfits highlights the ongoing fusion of tennis and high fashion at Roland Garros in 2026, with outlets describing the looks as mixing sportswear with couture and drawing significant attention in Paris.[2][3][4][5]
Key notes and context
- The outfits have included:
- Opening match: a ceremonial black skirt and sleeveless beaded bodice, later revealing a gold sequined dress.[5]
- Second-round walk-on: metallic gold bomber jacket, ivory train, and then removal of both before play.[3][2]
- Osaka has emphasized that fashion is a form of communication for her, and she enjoys surprising fans with new looks each match.[2]
- Some commentators and opponents have criticized the spectacle, but Osaka has continued to lean into fashion as part of her on-court persona.[4][7]
If you’d like, I can compile a concise timeline of Osaka’s French Open outfits this year with image captions and note any public reactions, or pull up the latest articles from major outlets for quotes.
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www.ajc.comNaomi Osaka keeps bringing the fashion in Paris. For her walk-on before a second-round win at the French Open the tennis star had on a metallic gold bomber jacket over her sequined gold playing dress offset by an ivory train in a look that mixes sportswear with couture. Osaka then took off the train and jacket and handed the garments to a ball kid to remove them. Osaka beat Donna Vekic 7-6 (1), 6-4 to reach the third round at Roland Garros for the first time since 2019. For her match Tuesday...
www.ajc.comNaomi Osaka keeps bringing the fashion in Paris. For her second match at the French Open the tennis star has worn a metallic gold bomber jacket over her sequined gold playing dress offset by an ivory…
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