former world number one Naomi Osaka made a triumphant return to the US Open defeating 10th seed Galena ostapenko 6 to3 62 in the opening round it was the Japanese Superstar's finest performance since her return to the tour this year however it wasn't just Osaka's performance that caught everyone's attention it was her outfit as well the two-time former US Open Champion was seen in a green Nike outfit which she considered the best of her career she SP Ed a neon light green outfit with white skirt her outfit as well as shoes had bows on them Osaka's return was not just about her Stellar play she went through the match unbroken giving away only two break points in total and made history by going through the entire first set without committing an unforced error on the other hand AA Peno who was expected to be a tough competitor Remains the second biggest seed to fall at the US Open this year following Maria sari's withdrawal due to a shoulder injury but while Osaka's performance on the court was nearly Flawless her outfit became the talk of the tournament as soon as Osaka entered the court her green outfit dominated the tennis headlines although many admired her dress a significant portion of the internet was quick to criticize it comments ranged from dismissive to downright harsh some viewers labeled the outfit as hideous and ridiculous with one person even suggesting it was too distracting for the other player to consider any winfair others mocked the design especially the bow on her warm-up jacket saying it looked more like a costume than athletic wear Osaka is not the first tennis star to blend her Sport with fashion Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams have both made headlines with their bold fashioned choices on the court now Osaka is joining their ranks with a clear intention of making her Mark in both tennis and fashion despite the backlash Osaka seems to be embracing her evolving fashion sense hinting at a possible future in the fashion industry after her tennis career following her Victory Osaka responded to the criticism with Grace she said I definitely love to be involved in everything I do whether it's fashion or anything else but I feel like being able to be a part of my tennis outfits gives me a different strength especially the US Open outfits I feel like they are a little bit more flamboyant when I was putting on my outfit today I was like I hope this isn't too much but for me it's almost like a super suit so I try to channel that Osaka's confidence in her outfit and her game was evident in her performance as she produced an all-around excellent display to beat ostapenko and secure her spot in the second round this Victory marked her first top 10 win since 2020 a significant achievement that underscores her Readiness to compete for major titles once again Osaka's Journey at the US Open continues and while her outfit sparked controversy her ability to rise above the noise and deliver on the court remains unquestionable whether or not her fashion choices continue to draw attention there's no denying that Osaka is back and she's ready to make headlines for all the right reasons