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Naomi Osaka Stuns US Open With Allen Iverson Tribute
Naomi Osaka honored Allen Iverson during her U.S. Open debut by styling her hair in cornrows like Iverson's NBA MVP look and wearing a shirt with his picture, calling him a trailblazer.
Osaka entered the Arthur Ashe Stadium court in a long white skirt and a gray hooded robe covered with newspaper clippings about her before revealing her outfit with Iverson-style cornrows.
Osaka played her first-round match against Anastasia Zakharova while maintaining her fashionable presence and honoring Iverson's influence.
Allen Iverson expressed his appreciation for the tribute on Instagram, writing that he was honored and looked forward to meeting her.