Naomi Osaka makes a grand entrance and fashion statement at the Australian Open

Naomi Osaka entered Rod Laver Arena wearing a wide-brim hat, a veil and a white parasol, and she won her first-round match in three sets.

Naomi Osaka made a notable entrance at the Australian Open, arriving on Rod Laver Arena wearing a wide-brim hat, a veil and carrying a white parasol as she prepared for her first-round match. She is seeded 16th at the tournament and has won two of her four Grand Slam titles at the Australian Open. The match was the final contest on Day 3 at Melbourne Park. Key details: - She walked onto Rod Laver Arena wearing a wide-brim hat, a veil and carrying a white parasol. - Osaka, seeded 16th, defeated Antonia Ruzic in the first round, 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 in 2 hours and 22 minutes. - Osaka said a butterfly on her hat and umbrella referenced her 2021 Australian Open title, and she described parts of her dress as a jellyfish design inspired by her daughter, Shai. - She said her clothing sponsor, Nike, allowed her to design the outfit. - The women’s tour posted on social media calling the arrival "diva-worthy" and compared the hat’s styling to a look from Beyoncé’s "Formation" video. Summary: Her theatrical arrival drew attention at Melbourne Park and she advanced after a three-set win. Undetermined at this time.