Naomi Osaka’ wore Lime Green Ruffled Outfit & Bows @ US Open

Naomi Osaka left quite the impact as she returned to the US Open. Not only did the four-time Grand Slam champ defeat top-10 player Jeļena Ostapenko in a hard-earned victory, but she did so in one of her cutest ensembles yet.

As she stepped onto the court, Osaka could be seen covered in bows—from the back of her white sneakers to her bright green tennis dress. Her custom ensemble, a collaboration between AMBUSH designer Yoon Ahn and Nike, included a removable green and white tulle tutu, as well as a sheer white windbreaker with a bright green bow on the back.

Underneath, Osaka channeled her own “brat summer” with a vivid green tennis dress, which featured a ruffled skirt and another bow (this time in white) on the back. The adorable theme continued underfoot, where the tennis pro wore a pair of white Nike sneakers, the heels of which were decorated with green bows.

The feminine theme is a nod to her Japanese heritage, she shared in an interview with The New York Times. “I remember one of the first times I went to Japan, I saw so many frills and so many bows,” Osaka said. “I wouldn’t automatically associate myself with being girlish when I’m on the court, but I tend to gravitate toward really beautiful and cute things. I think there’s something quite cool in making that an emphasis.”

And beyond appearances, Osaka shared that her outfit’s ribbons also symbolize her graceful yet powerful playing style on the court. “Actually, my movement coach is a ballerina. She’s also my mental coach,” she added. “Before I met her, I thought ballerinas were just flexible, but then I realized they’re all incredibly strong.”

Osaka has another version of the ruffled ensemble planned for the US Open, although it takes on a black-and-white palette. “[The color green] gives me peace and serenity,” Osaka further shared with the Times. “I think colors give you power.” As for black, that gives her strength: “I feel a little bit like Black Panther.”

To no surprise, Osaka’s neon-green look quickly turned heads at Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens, from the green bow detailing on her white shoes to the giant green bow on the back of her jacket and green visor. Once she peeled off the top layer, she sported a green dress with ruffles — plus a white bow.

The look also caused a buzz on social media, with Instagram users sharing their excitement about Osaka’s colorful return to the U.S. Open in the comments of her post on Aug. 27.

This is pure 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 and so was your match today!!! Let’s GO!!!!!!
Outfit is giving brat summer 😍😍😍 3600000
D— son! Someone came out playing no f—— games today!! 😳🔥🔥🔥👏🏼
This look is soooo cute 😍
You killed it girl ! Love the outfit ! ❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰🥰🇭🇹🇭🇹

Osaka had previously teased her U.S. Open look was “about to be the best outfit I’ve ever worn and I’m so excited.”

Highsnobiety, a fashion and media brand, said Osaka’s outfit “might be the best ever,” leading Osaka to reply: “I didn’t say it they did,” adding a laughing emoji.

Naomi Osaka during the women’s singles first round match on day two of the US Open tennis tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City, on August 27, 2024. TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP – Getty Images

Osaka defeated her Ostapenko 6-3, 6-2, marking her first win against a top 10 opponent in four years. She became emotional after winning the match, appearing to wipe away tears in her eyes with a towel.

Osaka had stepped away from tennis in 2021 for her mental health, and again as she welcomed her daughter Shai in 2023.

Osaka is scheduled to play next in the second round on Aug. 29 against Karolína Muchová.