Celebrities React to Tennis Star Naomi Osaka's 'Iconic' Outfit for Australian Open
- - Celebrities React to Tennis Star Naomi Osaka's 'Iconic' Outfit for Australian Open
Madz DizonJanuary 21, 2026 at 3:54 AM
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Naomi Osaka once again became the center of attention at the Australian Open, but this time the spotlight extended far beyond the tennis world.
After stepping onto the Melbourne court in a jellyfish-inspired outfit designed with Nike and couture designer Robert Wun, Osaka took to Instagram to share her look.
The post quickly drew reactions from celebrities across fashion, music, television and sports.
At the heart of the buzz was Osaka’s custom ensemble: a turquoise dress layered over flowing pleated white pants, paired with a wide-brimmed white hat, sheer veil and matching parasol.
Japan's Naomi Osaka arrives wearing a Robert Wun designed outfit to face Croatia's Antonia Ruzic during their women's singles match on day three of the Australian Open tennis tournament.https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/japans-naomi-osaka-arrives-wearing-a-robert-wun-designed-news-photo/2256644600?adppopup=true (https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/japans-naomi-osaka-arrives-wearing-a-robert-wun-designed-news-photo/2256644600?adppopup=true)
The sea-inspired design featured soft gradients and sculptural details that echoed the movement of a jellyfish. While the look already sparked conversation during her entrance at Rod Laver Arena, it was the reaction on social media, especially from well-known figures, that reshaped the story into one of admiration rather than debate.
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Fashion star Elle Ferguson summed up the feeling in a single word, commenting, “ICONIC” under Osaka’s post.
The admiration did not stop with the fashion world. Olympic gymnast Suni Lee, who understands the pressure of performing on a global stage, called Osaka’s look “the coolest.”
Singer-songwriter SZA offered one of the most layered reactions, writing, “AND THEN SHE WON !!!! creative expression while mothering in several ways.”
Osaka had just battled through a tough three-set match against Antonia Ruzic, and SZA’s comment underlined that the bold look did not distract from winning: it existed alongside it.
Actress Leslie Grossman added her own praise with a warm, enthusiastic “So so good🔥,” while TV personality Keiarna Stewart echoed the sentiment by writing, “SO GOOD! ❤️🔥🔥🔥.”
Osaka herself has explained that the jellyfish theme was intentional and personal. She revealed that Nike allowed her to take part in designing the look, which was modeled after a jellyfish to reflect fluidity and strength.
The outfit also included butterfly details on her hat and umbrella, a subtle reference to a memorable moment during her 2021 Australian Open title run, when she gently removed a butterfly from her face mid-match before going on to win the tournament.
In the end, the reactions from celebrities turned Osaka’s Instagram post into a celebration. The moment captured how a tennis outfit can become a cultural statement and how Naomi Osaka continues to shape conversations that go far beyond the baseline.
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