Naomi Osaka wore a custom all-white gown featuring news clippings of her career highlights ahead of her first-round match against Anastasia Zakharova at the 2026 US Open on September 1, 2026. ^[1] Naomi Osaka, a Japanese tennis player, debuted at the US Open in New York on Monday wearing a custom outfit created by the brand Who Decides War. ^[2] Designers Téla D'Amore and Ev Bravado told Vogue that the look referenced Allen Iverson's gray sweats and his nonconformist cadence as an athlete. ^[3] The custom gown was designed by Téla D'Amore and Ev Bravado and featured black and red colors matching Allen Iverson's headbands with the Philadelphia 76ers. ^[4] Naomi Osaka said, 'For me Iverson is a pioneer. He is also someone I admire a lot, because, in a way, he has contributed a lot to the world of fashion, whether intentionally or not, but he has changed the way NBA players dress.' ^[5] The outfit was designed as a tribute to Allen Iverson, a former NBA player and Basketball Hall of Fame member. ^[6] Naomi Osaka posted the outfit on Instagram with the caption 'The Answer,' referencing Allen Iverson's nickname. ^[7] Designers Téla D'Amore and Ev Bravado of Who Decides War stated they had about 30 hours to resolve the rest of the look after receiving two images of Iverson with a headband from Osaka and Roach. ^[8]