Naomi Osaka has caused a massive stir in the tennis world after her dramatic Australian Open 2026 entrance. After teasing her Nike outfit in the days leading up to the tournament, the Japanese star finally debuted her kit on Tuesday, January 20.
What is Naomi Osaka Wearing at Australian Open 2026?
Osaka was scheduled for the final match of the day at Rod Laver Arena on Day 3, following two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner’s swift debut that ended in his opponent’s retirement. While the tennis world eagerly awaited Osaka’s entry, nobody would’ve been prepared for the striking display of art and creativity on show during her walk through the iconic ‘Walk of Champions’ passageway.
A two-time champion herself, Osaka carried an umbrella, paired with a hat, a veil, and an unmissable butterfly detail — a tribute to her viral 2021 Australian Open moment. Just a few days before her campaign, Nike unveiled the former World No. 1’s outfit for the Australian Open, a Copa-Light Liquid Lime-White dress, showcasing jellyfish-inspired ruffles.
Oh WOW.
Naomi Osaka entering the Rod Laver Arena for her #AusOpen 2026 debut.
A moment that will surely get viral around the world… pic.twitter.com/ezMDWiMvf6
— José Morgado (@josemorgado) January 20, 2026
naomi osaka fashion icon #AO26 pic.twitter.com/ebtDviQfyU
— ًً (@0EqualNothing) January 20, 2026
The tennis icon is known for her distinctive fashion choices on the court. In 2025, she wore flower-themed outfits at Grand Slam events, adding Labubus to the mix at the US Open.
Who Designed Naomi Osaka’s Australian Open Outfit?
Osaka’s ensemble is designed by Robert Wun, a Hong Kong-born, London-based fashion designer. Speaking about the unique creation, the player told Vogue:
“When I look back at the players who came before me, I think about how those moments — those looks — have become memories that live forever. So much of the time, other people get to write our stories for us. This felt like a moment where I could write a little bit of my own.”
Once she was on the court, Osaka pulled out a snazzy jacket, matching her dress.
naomi osaka kit is GORGEOUS #AO26 pic.twitter.com/93BxQtHeBM
— ًً (@0EqualNothing) January 20, 2026
“It translated beautifully into the movement and fluidity of the sheer layers on the dress and the jacket. When I saw it during the fitting, I remember thinking, ‘this is beautiful,’ but also feeling like the story wasn’t fully finished yet,” she told Vogue.
Osaka’s outfit received a mixed response when Nike announced the release ahead of the tournament. She, however, clapped back at the negative reactions with a firm message:
“Sorry but I’m standing on this. All my outfits have a story and a reason for being,” she wrote on her Instagram story.
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The 28-year-old, ranked No. 17 in the world, kicked off her campaign against 65th-ranked Antonia Ružić. She is chasing her fifth Grand Slam title and a third in Melbourne. Before her arrival, Osaka competed at the United Cup, beating Katie Swan and losing against Maria Sakkari.
