Naomi Osaka made her debut at the US Open 2026 by honoring Allen Iverson with a basketball-themed outfit. ^[1] Social media influencers disrupted Naomi Osaka's first-round US Open match by holding an impromptu photoshoot during play. ^[2] After removing the hoodie, Naomi Osaka revealed a black outfit with African braids and a headband, matching the style of Allen Iverson during his MVP season with the Philadelphia 76ers. ^[3] Naomi Osaka entered her first match at the US Open against Anastasia Zakharova wearing a white skirt and a gray hoodie with newspaper clippings. ^[4] Naomi Osaka defeated Anastasia Zakharova in the first round of the US Open 2026 on Monday night at the Arthur Ashe Stadium. ^[5] Naomi Osaka wore a white skirt and grey hoodie adorned with newspaper clippings, revealing braided hair and a headband reminiscent of Allen Iverson's style while playing for the Philadelphia 76ers. ^[6] An umpire instructed the influencers to stop their photoshoot when the game was locked at deuce in the second set of the fourth game. ^[7] Jessica Pegula, a tennis player, stated that tennis influencers have become a little too much at the US Open. ^[8] Naomi Osaka described Allen Iverson as a pioneer who has greatly influenced sports fashion and how NBA players dress. ^[9]