Australian Open 2026: Everything you need to know about Naomi Osaka's jellyfish-inspired outfit
Naomi Osaka has stunned everyone at the Australian Open without hitting a ball, thanks to her viral "jellyfish-inspired" ocean-blue tie-dye outfit. Here is everything you need to know about the dress.
Last Updated: 02.07 PM, Jan 21, 2026
While the Rod Laver Arena faithful have been treated to world-class tennis at the Australian Open, one particular player has managed to steal headlines and dominate social media feeds without even hitting a ball in her latest match. Naomi Osaka, the four-time Grand Slam champion, has gone viral, not just for her powerful forehands and mental fortitude, but for a truly unique and captivating fashion statement: a "jellyfish-inspired" ocean-blue tie-dye outfit that has set the internet ablaze.
Osaka stuns with a unique outfit
In a tournament where athletic prowess and competitive spirit usually take centre stage, Osaka once again proves her singular ability to transcend the sport itself.
Osaka's choice of colour, theme and total presentation stunned everyone, which once again proved why she is referred as the one of 'style icons' of the sporting world.
All about Osaka's striking dress
The outfit, a striking blend of deep ocean blues, vibrant turquoises, and subtle hints of white, features a mesmerising tie-dye pattern that perfectly mimics the ethereal, undulating movements of a jellyfish. The fabric seems to flow and shift with every stride, creating an optical illusion that has captivated viewers and photographers alike.
Osaka's entrance became one of the most memorable fashion moments in Australian Open history.
This isn't the first time Osaka has used her platform to express herself through fashion. Osaka has always used her Tennis fame to show protest for social causes, collaborating with many to give importance to life and society more than Tennis in many ways.
However, this unique 'jellyfish' themed dress has gone beyond that.
This stunning, striking dress not only stunned the audience present at the Australian Open on Day 4, but it also showcased her love for nature, the ocean, with a combination of flexibility and design.
Not only does the design help her get the eyeballs, but it was also her way to showcase the importance of the ocean, along with being fit enough to strike the ball across the net and move like a top-level athlete.
All about the design
The design is said to be a collaboration with Nike and designer Robert Wun, who had previously designed outfits for Lady Gaga and Beyoncé as well.
There have been reports that the design is basically a rework of the Baz Luhrmann film, while a few suggested that it is a retouch of the 1920s work and also looked like a wedding bridal entry. But the only thing which was stunning to see was the detailing in Wun's work.
"When I look back at the players who came before me, I think about how those moments—those looks—have become memories that live forever," Osaka said to Vogue while talking about her design inspirations and fans calling it one of the biggest style icons of the sporting industry.