Naomi Osaka's custom 'Brat Summer' US Open outfit is peak coquettecore

The Japanese tennis star wore a custom-made Nike x Ambush look to win her first match in the US Open

Fashion Features Writer

August 28, 2024Aug 28, 2024, 11:26 AM GMT+1

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Who said tennis and fashion don’t go hand in hand?

Stepping onto the court on Tuesday to play Jelena Ostapenko in a nail-biting match at the 2024 US Open, Naomi Osaka made it abundantly clear that her athletic abilities weren't the only winner of the match. The athelete's custom-made Ambush x Nike also stole the hearts of avid fashion fans around the globe.

The beloved tennis star chose to go all out outfit-wise while playing her first US Open match since giving birth to her daughter Shai last July. She called upon her official sponsor Nike and famed Japanese-inspired fashion brand Ambush to create a custom on-court look that’s both practical and aesthetically pristine.

Naomi Osaka of Japan in action against Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia in the first round on Day 2 of the US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 27 — A moment for the bow-clad back of the dress

The ensemble in question was far from the default tennis skirt and vest combo usually worn in women's tennis championships. Consisting of a very 'Brat Summer'-coded green-toned ruffled mini dress, her look further featured white bow detailing and a white zip-up sports jacket adorned with an oversized bow on the back. However, the fashion-filled look didn’t stop there.

Even the star's headphone covers paid. homage to Charli XCX — Even the star's headphone covers paid homage to Charli XCX

While walking onto the court before the game, the 26-year-old had fashion lovers in a chokehold as she wore a pair of white headphones embellished with green bows and a ruffled white headband strap - before taking off a tulle-lined, wrap-around overskirt to reveal her tennis dress.

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Quite literally every detail of her look, which she called “the best outfit I've ever worn,” was considered in detail. Even her Nike sports shoes have itty bitty bow detailing.

When I say every detail was thought about, I mean every detail — Green bows further adorned the backs of her tennis shoes

Naomi’s winning look caused quite a commotion amongst tennis and style fans for reasons that need no explanation. In an Instagram post showing off her game day look, which she captioned “NY I love you but you already knew that,” fans quickly praised the new mother on her performance and ‘fit. One said: “Outfit is giving brat summer” while another said exactly what we were all thinking: “This is pure [fire emoji] and so was your match today!!! Let’s GO!!!!!!”

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Naomi Osaka wears a green tennis outfit at the U.S. Open looks for her match on August 27th, 2024 inspired by Japanese Loligoth with Naomi's request. — Her tennis look was a fun, fashion masterpiece

The tennis star is set to play again in the US Open on Thursday against Karolína Muchová and our fashion-obsessed brains can’t wait to see what enviable ensemble she steps out in.

Watch this space…