Naomi Osaka Honors Allen Iverson with New Outfit in Epic Trending Videos, Photos from US Open 2026

Naomi Osaka paid tribute to NBA legend Allen Iverson during her first-round victory over Anastasia Zakharova at the U.S. Open on Monday night.

The No. 13 seed confirmed that the black outfit she wore, complete with Iverson's signature headband and braids, was an homage to the former Philadelphia 76ers superstar and 2016 Basketball Hall of Fame inductee:

Osaka won her opening-round match 7-6 (6), 7-6 (3), setting up a second-round meeting with Kateřina Siniaková on Wednesday.