Naomi Osaka is the perfect example of “you win some, you lose some.” While the tennis fraternity had a lot of hope for the WTA star, Osaka ended her run at the American slam rather early. Despite this unexpected setback, the Japanese WTA star took the world by storm with her fashion sense. Blending her style with her cultural statement, Osaka’s 2024 US Open outfit left her followers starry-eyed, including former legend Chris Evert, who left her precious compliment with the crowd whispering admiration for the player.

Osaka has found a large fanbase for her chic look in the American Slam. Sponsored by Nike and designed by Yoon Ahn, She donned a dress where her shirt had a big silk bow on its back, and her ruffled skirt was highlighted with a comparatively small bow at the back. Not only that, but Osaka’s Nike sneakers also featured two cute little bows on the ankles of both. Needless to say, this Japanese WTA star’s outfit reflected her bubbly yet fierce personality on the court.

Evert, delighted by Osaka’s 2024 US Open look, dropped a compliment for the WTA star. “I like the dress… it suits her, it suits the Japanese culture,” said the American legend.

This former player showed her knowledge when she mentioned how Osaka’s outfit complimented her Japanese culture. Yoon Ahn, the creative mastermind behind the WTA star’s chick look, revealed how the idea behind the design emerged in his mind. In an interview with the New York Times, Ahn said, “Ms. Osaka responded with Japanese subculture references, said Ms. Ahn, who co-founded the Tokyo label Ambush in 2008 and began collaborating with Nike in 2018.”

He also spoke about how Osaka had “a few looks of this ‘Lolita‘ goth thing she was really vibing at that moment,” which provided the main inspiration. “They go out and wear pink, frills, bows, lace. It’s about really owning the cutesy-ness and the girly-hood,” said Ahn about the main idea. This Japanese designer created two dresses for the player, one in black and another in green for the daytime.

Evert’s compliment for Naomi Osaka expressed that she is still the favorite of many legends. While Evert praised Osaka’s outfit, she also dropped an interesting opinion about the player’s possible US Open run this season.

Chris Evert was uncertain about Naomi Osaka in the 2024 US Open

Despite a great beginning, this Japanese player lost her chance to the American Grand Slam finals when Karolina Muchova defeated her in the second round at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Evert, who complimented Osaka’s look, somehow hinted about this before the slam started. In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, Evert showed concerns over Osaka’s performance. “I know she has the game, but it takes more than the game. It takes a lot of confidence and a lot of focus. We’ll see. She’s in a different part of her life right now where it seems she’s so calm and she’s so relaxed and happy and peaceful,“ said Evert.

This former player also criticized Osaka’s “too happy“ attitude saying “that can’t always be good.“ While she received much flak for her comment, Evert’s experience probably saw it coming for Osaka.

The 2024 US Open run has ended for the Japanese WTA star, but she has the whole future ahead of her. Following this, Osaka needs to pay attention to her form and fitness to return to the court with her old charm.