Naomi Osaka of Japan ahead of her match against Elsa Jacquemot of France during the Ladies’ Singles on day one of the 2026 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London. Naomi Osaka made her latest grand slam fashion statement at Wimbledon with a Japanese-inspired outfit. Picture date: Monday June 29, 2026. (Photo by Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty Images)
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Naomi Osaka lost in the quarterfinals of Wimbledon but she won the the walk-on fashion show.
Osaka’s walk-out wardrobe has become a fashion event at Grand Slams tournaments. When she arrives on court, cameras click.
Although Osaka is a trendsetter. She is not the first tennis star to create buzz with walk-on attire at Wimbledon. In 2009, Roger Federer wowed the crowd when he arrived on court with a white jacket and matching slacks with gold trim and a blinged-out duffle bag.
WIMBLEDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 22: Roger Federer of Switzerland waves to the crowd prior to the men’s singles first round match against Yen-Hsun Lu of Chinese Taipei on Day One of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on June 22, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
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However, Osaka’s kimono-inspired showstopper transformed the green lawn of the All England Club into a canvas to display her creativity. Even with Wimbledon’s all-white restrictions, Osaka made the walk-on — when many fans race to and from the restroom — one of the most anticipated parts of the tournament.
Fans couldn’t get over Osaka’s elaborate kit. You could hear gasps, oohs, and ahhhs as Osaka strolled onto the court.
Taylor Fritz, Novak Djokovic, and Frances Tiafoe stepped up their walk-on wear and are among the best-dressed players at Wimbledon this year.
Wimbledon’s Best Walk-on Wear
Novak Djokovic: Lacoste
LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 29: Novak Djokovic (SRB) walks out during their Gentlemen’s Singles first round match on day one of The Championships Wimbledon 2026 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on June 29, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Brooks – CameraSport via Getty Images)
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Novak Djokovic arrived on court in a custom Lacoste jacket with green piping and a hidden message inside. The translated message, according to Sports Illustrated, read “A hero is not the one who strikes, but the one who endures injustice and forgives.”
Even though Djokovic arrived on court representing three brands: Head (racket), Asics (shoes), and Lacoste (kit), the jacket with a green emblem anchored a well-coordinated look.
Taylor Fritz: Boss
US player Taylor Fritz arrives to attend his men’s singles first round tennis match on the second day of the 2026 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on June 30, 2026. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP via Getty Images) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE
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Djokovic rocked the jacket, but Fritz added another dimension to walk-on drama, the rip-away slacks.
Fritz’s Boss walk-on look featured a relaxed, double-breasted suit with broad lapels, offering a contemporary take on formalwear.
US player Taylor Fritz removes his trousers which are attached together with velcro, before his men’s singles first round tennis match on the second day of the 2026 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on June 30, 2026. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP via Getty Images) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE
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The matching wide-leg trousers featured an integrated hook-and-loop side opening that allowed Fritz to perform the rip-away courtside.
During his first-round match, Fritz struggled to pull the pants apart. He joked about watching compatriot Frances Tiafoe rip away his pants in one motion and vowed to get better.
Frances Tiafoe: Lululemon
Kazakhstan’s Alexander Bublik and US player Frances Tiafoe arrive before their men’s singles third round tennis match on the sixth day of the 2026 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 4, 2026. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP via Getty Images) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE
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France Tiafoe had a sportier, more causal take on the full-suit combo. Like Fritz said, Tiafoe snatched his NBA-style pants off in one motion.
Teodora Kostović: Designer Unknown
Teodora Kostovic of Serbia ahead of her match against Aryna Sabalenka during the Ladies’ Singles on day one of the 2026 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London. Picture date: Monday June 29, 2026. (Photo by John Walton/PA Images via Getty Images)
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Teodora Kostović wore a white trench coat. Although Yonex is her clothing sponsor and sponsor of her shoes and rackets, it’s unclear whether the brand is behind the trench coat design.
After coming through qualifying, Kostovic told reporters she wanted to draw No. 1 ranked Aryna Sabalenka in the first round.
When asked about how she would handle Sabalenka’s power, Kostovic replied, “Let’s see if she can deal with my power. ”
Well, the 18-year-old got her wish. Sabalenka defeated Kostovic 6-2, 6-3 in 65 minutes. At least everyone on Centre Court got to see her fabulous trench coat.
Naomi Osaka: Nike
LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 01: Naomi Osaka warms up wearing a Kimono ahead of her match on day three of the 2026 Wimbledon Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 01, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)
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Osaka had more than one walk-on kit. For her first-round match, she wore a kit inspired by a Japanese ceremonial dress. She worked with Tokyo-based designer Hana Yagi, who included embroidered cherry blossoms and cranes on the Kimono-inspired jacket.
For other matches, she paired the ruffled skirt with a Nike jacket adorned with floral appliqué.
“I like to use fashion as a medium for storytelling,” Osaka told Vogue. “Every walk-out is an opportunity to bring people into my creative world. The fact that people care about it and are excited to see what’s next is also pretty cool.”
Best Dresses At Wimbledon 2026
Taylor Townsend: TT
LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 30: Taylor Townsend of United States celebrates a point against Iga Swiatek of Poland during their Ladies’ Singles first round match on day two of The Championships Wimbledon 2026 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on June 30, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
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Taylor Townsend wore a partial lace bodice and skirt to add texture and interest to her elegant, yet sporty dress. She wears her own line with the logo TT and works with creative director Alexander John—who has collaborated with LA Gear, Puma, and Roc Nation.
Eva Lys: Lacoste
30 June 2026, United Kingdom, London: Tennis: Grand Slam/WTA Tour/Wimbledon, Singles, Women, 1st Round. Schnaider (Russia) vs. Lys (Germany). Eva Lys in action. Photo: Frank Molter/dpa (Photo by Frank Molter/picture alliance via Getty Images)
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At first glance, the Lacoste Women’s Heritage Technical Dress Eva Lys wore looks like a classic plane kit. But zoom in and notice the jacquard knit fabric with V motifs. The back of the dress features a cutout, exposed elastic waistband, stripe accents and a pleated skirt.
Amanda Anisimova: Nike
LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 30: Amanda Anisimova of the United States in action against Lina Gjorcheska of North Macedonia in the first round on Day Two of The Championships Wimbledon 2026 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on June 30, 2026 in London, England (Photo by Robert Prange/Getty Images)
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Amanda Anisimova wore one of the many Nike London Collection kits on display at Wimbledon this year. Aryna Sabalenka, Madison Keys, Mirra Andreeva, and many others wore versions of the classic. Anisimova’s London Summer Slam dress features satin stripes and side splits, offering a glimpse of the shorts. Sabalenka wore green shorts. Anisimova stuck with white.
Naomi Osaka: Nike
LONDON, ENGLAND – July 05: Naomi Osaka of Japan during her match against Aryna Sabalenka in the fourth round of the Ladies’ Singles Competition on Center Court during the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club at Wimbledon on July 5th, 2026, in London, England. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Getty Images)
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As usual, Osaka had a custom-made Nike dress. The Naomi Osaka Slam dress celebrates a timeless Japanese art form with floral appliqués. Even when paired with a kimono, the elegant dress stands on its own.
Best Dressed Players In Two Piece Kits
Coco Gauf: New Balance
LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 01: Coco Gauff of the United States in action against Solana Sierra of Argentina during the Ladies’ Singles second round match on Day Three of The Championships Wimbledon 2026 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 01, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Daniel Kopatsch/Getty Images)
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Coco Gauff has four Wimbledon kits to wear over the fortnight. Good thing Gauff reached the semifinals. Her two-piece, featuring a pleated skirt and a racer-back tank, is part of a New Balance collaboration with Miu Miu.
Matteo Berrettini: Boss
LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 04: Matteo Berrettini of Italy celebrates a point against Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria during their Gentlemen’s Singles third round match on day six of The Championships Wimbledon 2026 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 04, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
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Matteo Berrettini’s Boss kit is the best example of classic sports tailoring. Berrettini could have made the walk-on list. He was supposed to wear a beige jacket to walk on the court. But Wimbledon deemed it not white enough. Wimbledon has a strict-all white rules with one loop-hole, ladies shorts.
Marta Kostyuk: Wilson
LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 04: Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine in action against Emma Navarro of the United States in the third round on Day Six of The Championships Wimbledon 2026 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 04, 2026 in London, England (Photo by Robert Prange/Getty Images)
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Although Marta Kostyuk’s kit looks like a dress, it’s a two-piece. Wilson calls the ensemble the Marta Dress, the latest in “athlete-led design.” The Marta Dress is a tank with a dainty dress overlay.
Karolina Muchova: Adidas
LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 01: Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic in action against Shuai Zhang of China in the second round on Day Three of The Championships Wimbledon 2026 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 01, 2026 in London, England (Photo by Robert Prange/Getty Images)
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Karolina Muchova is one of the best athletes on the WTA Tour, so opting for a loose-fit sporty kit from Adidas’ London Collection is in keeping with her athleticism. The Club Tennis Climacool polo shirt is made from recycled polyester.
Muchova’s outfit is textbook sportswear, designed for comfort and movement rather than fashion statement. After all, the players are at Wimbledon to play tennis. Looking fabulous while doing it is a bonus.

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