Naomi Osaka made heads turn when she stepped out for her first match at the 2025 US Open on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
She was dressed in red from head to toe with sparkly red roses embedded in her hair, red headphones, and a matching Labubu holding a tennis racket, named “Billie Jean Bling.” According to Elle magazine, she was dressed in a crop jacket and a bubble-hem skirt, and completed her look with Nike shoes.
Osaka introduced her Labubu to the audience post-victory, gaining an overwhelming reaction from the crowd, which responded with loud cheers. Even her fans couldn’t hold back their excitement from their response. One of her fans took to X and wrote:
“These damn labubus.. give it a rest.”
The incident prompted others to share their opinions on the amusing incident. Here is what we know.
Netizens react as Naomi Osaka carries a custom-made Labubu figurine at the 2025 US Open
Fans of Naomi Osaka went wild when she arrived at the 2025 US Open with her custom-made Labubu figurine, named “Billie Jean Bling.” In a clip shared widely online, Osaka is seen flaunting her labubu to the audience, which responds with a loud cheer. Similarly, she sparked a playful reaction from her fans on the internet as well. They wrote:
“Naomi Osaka’s Labubu, Billie Jean Bling, stole the show after her 6-3, 6-4 US Open win! What’s the coolest courtside accessory you’ve seen?”
“Labubu’s have taken over the world and we are not surprised either.”
“Aye, a champion and a fashionista! Can’t wait to see her win in style—here's hoping her Labubu’s as fierce as her serve! What's next, a collab with her own design line?”
“Labubu mania has rly taken over in 2025.”

However, some were not surprised as they expressed a different opinion.
“What's so special about owning a Labubu?”
“Wow, the flex. Can't imagine that's one of the cheaper Labubu...”
“Is that her Goodluck charm or marketing?”
Earlier, Naomi Osaka gained headlines for wearing a Sakura-themed outfit for the French Open 2025. According to Sports Illustrated, speaking about her outfit in an interview with the media, she said:
“The shoes are Sakura-themed, which is just in time for spring, which is Sakura season. It follows the flower story that we have throughout the year. I'm really excited about the kit because I designed it. I don't know why Nike is letting me do this stuff. I say this every Slam. But I think it's really adorable.”
She added:
“I'm just excited. I don't know if you can see from all the way over here, but I did my nails. They're Sakura-themed too. I'm really sticking to the flower story that we have.”
Naomi Osaka designed her latest outfit as well, as she mentioned in a press conference. She expressed her desire “to do a New York under the lights.” She added that she designed her outfit according to her first match, which was a night match.
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