Overview

• Osaka beat Belgium's Greet Minnen 6-3, 6-4 on Louis Armstrong Stadium to open her campaign.
• She arrived in a crystal-encrusted red Nike kit with rose-adorned hair, removing the heavier accessories before play.
• Osaka showcased a bejeweled Labubu mascot she named “Billie Jean Bling,” a playful nod to the venue’s namesake.
• She said the outfit was years in the making with Nike, with the rose-ponytail concept finalized only weeks ago.
• Back in the top 25 after a Montreal final and adding coach Tomasz Wiktorowski, she is bidding to become the first mother to win a Grand Slam singles title since 2011.