Sabalenka Praises Osaka's Australian Open Outfit: 'It Was Perfectly in Line With Her Personality'

Aryna Sabalenka surprised with an admiring response when asked about Naomi Osaka's notable Australian Open attire, calling it 'really cool' and highlighting fashion as a form of free expression.

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Clément Gehl

le 21/01/2026 à 08h06

1 min to read

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Aryna Sabalenka was asked in a press conference about the outfit Naomi Osaka wore when entering the court for her first round at the Australian Open, an event that sparked a lot of discussion.

"It was really cool"

The Belarusian praised this entrance: "You know, what's very beautiful about fashion is that you can express yourself however you want. It's a fairly free world. There's no judgment. Some people see fashion one way, others another.

That's why it's so beautiful: you can feel free, show who you are, show your personality. I think yesterday, it was perfectly in line with her personality, her culture, many things. It was really cool."