Naomi Osaka’s run at the US Open ended Monday with a fourth-round loss to Elena Rybakina, but the two-time champion maintained her presence as a leading figure in on-court fashion. Throughout the tournament, Osaka showcased a series of bold, basketball-themed outfits crafted in collaboration with her sponsor Nike, celebrating the New York Knicks’ recent NBA championship.

For her final match, Osaka appeared wearing a vibrant, fur-trimmed cloak designed by Brooklyn-based label KidSuper. The ensemble, which included a headband featuring a tennis player in place of the NBA logo’s usual basketball figure, was created by designer Colm Dillane. Osaka described the outfit as “really swaggy” and said it captured the spirit of New York.

Her fashion choices during the US Open have been the result of collaboration with celebrity stylist Law Roach, known for his work with Zendaya. Earlier in the tournament, Osaka paid homage to NBA star Allen Iverson by wearing a long white tulle skirt paired with a gray hooded robe. She styled her hair in cornrows beneath a headband to echo Iverson’s signature look during his time with the Philadelphia 76ers. This look was designed by New York streetwear brand Who Decides War.

In the second round, Osaka donned an outfit by Thom Browne featuring a flowing white jacket embroidered with crossed tennis rackets. Complementing the jacket was a tennis skirt with a mesh fabric designed to resemble a basketball net. For the third round, she wore Monse, a hybrid outfit combining an oversized gray suit jacket and hoodie with relaxed gray fleece pants, blending elements of business and sportswear.

Despite the loss, Osaka remained reflective and untroubled by her exit. She acknowledged experiencing leg pain during the match but expressed no regrets about her career so far. “If I win another Grand Slam, it’s not going to change my life,” she said. When asked if she was disappointed not to have more opportunities to display additional fashion looks, Osaka said there was always more to come and that she enjoys using fashion to express herself and bring excitement to her game.

At 28, Osaka’s focus remains on both her performance and her ability to inspire through style, underscoring her status as a multifaceted athlete who continues to shape her own path on and off the court.