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Naomi Osaka Reaches US Open Third Round, Blending Resurgent Form With On-Court Sparkle

She credits a reset in attitude after earlier lows, with playful, bejewelled touches turning her matches into a style moment.

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Naomi Osaka showed off her bejeweled Labubu at the US Open.
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Overview

  • Osaka beat American Hailey Baptiste 6-3, 6-1 in about 70 minutes to advance to the third round for the first time since 2021.
  • She will face the winner of 15th seed Daria Kasatkina versus Kamilla Rakhimova in the next round.
  • Her custom Labubu mascots—red “Billie Jean Bling” and purple “Arthur Flash”—nod to Billie Jean King and Arthur Ashe and have become crowd favorites.
  • The two-time champion has worn crystal- and rhinestone-embellished Nike looks, including a red night-match ensemble with rose-detailed braids and a purple day outfit.
  • Osaka said recent progress stems from focusing on positivity after past US Open disappointments, with improved 2025 form highlighted by a run to the Montreal final.