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  4. Rod Laver Runway: Osaka turns heads as court meets couture at AO 2026

Rod Laver Runway: Osaka turns heads as court meets couture at AO 2026

Naomi Osaka turns her arena entrance into a pop-culture moment, sporting a jellyfish-inspired couture ensemble.

Thursday 22 January 2026
Felicia Arhontissas
January 20: Naomi Osaka (JPN) walks onto Rod Lever Arena during Round 1 of the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Photo by TENNIS AUSTRALIA/DYLAN BURNS
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