Naomi Osaka is making waves at the U.S. Open this year, but it's not just her tennis that has people talking. The four-time Grand Slam champion has been strutting onto the court in a series of bold, eye-catching outfits, each one designed by a different American designer. While some fans are loving the fashion-forward approach, others are less than impressed, labeling her behavior 'obnoxious' and 'disinterested.'
The fashion conversation started when espnW highlighted Osaka's tournament looks on social media, praising her for partnering with American designers. The post read: 'Naomi Osaka continues to kill the outfit game at the US Open 🔥 Osaka is partnering with all American designers 👏.' But the comments section quickly became a battleground of opinions.
One fan was blunt: 'Kill the outfit? It's just an ugly oversized sweatsuit.' Another simply called it 'Obnoxious.' A more critical comment read, 'Maybe if Osaka focuses on tennis instead of on ridiculous fashion outfits she can win something at tennis. An extremely overrated player. She's good at attention grabbing not at tennis.'
However, Osaka also has her defenders. Some fans pointed out that her stylist, Row Roach, is the same person behind Zendaya's iconic looks, suggesting the fashion choices are intentional and high-caliber. 'I was thinking Naomi Osaka's fashion level suddenly shot up from the US Open, and turns out her stylist from this time is Row Roach. Zendaya's stylist,' one fan noted.
But the criticism isn't just about the clothes themselves. Several viewers have taken issue with Osaka's on-court demeanor, claiming she looks 'disinterested' and 'forced to go out there.' One fan vented, 'I. Hate. How. She. Looks. So. Disinterested. It annoys me so much. They need to teach her how to sell the look with her facial expression as well.'
Despite the mixed reactions, Osaka's performance on the court has been solid. She's advanced to the Round of 16, and her fashion choices haven't seemed to distract her from her game. In fact, she's previously fired back at critics, promising to continue with bold looks throughout the tournament. For now, the U.S. Open continues on Monday with full coverage on ESPN and ABC.
This isn't the first time Osaka has been at the center of attention for her off-court style. Earlier this year, a swimsuit flashback had fans buzzing. And the tournament itself has seen its share of fan behavior controversies, including embarrassing fan antics and a ring light chaos incident during Osaka's win.
As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on Osaka—both for her tennis and her fashion. Whether you love it or hate it, she's certainly keeping the conversation going.
