Style Points: How Rafa, Serena, Coco and more transition from on-court to off-duty in NYC

We’ve seen them hit the court in match-ready gear, but when it comes to hitting the streets of New York City it’s all about stylish classics and head-to-toe comfort for these players.



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Naomi Osaka

Known for her distinct style and observant fashion sense, two-time US Open champion Naomi Osaka is one of the game's biggest trendsetters.

Though she lost in the first round, she made a memorable debut at the 2022 US Open in custom Nike from head to toe.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 30: Naomi Osaka of Japan is introduced prior to her Women's Singles First Round match against Danielle Collins of the United States on Day Two of the 2022 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 30, 2022 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
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Off the court, Osaka is all about comfort and style—and repping her favorite anime.

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During a pre-tournament event at the Lotte New York Palace, she paired a "Boruto" t-shirt with an oversized plaid layer and completed the look with her Nike x Louis Vuitton collab sneakers.

Rafael Nadal

On the court, Nadal is all about "alive" colors—preferring bright and lively hues, like this burgundy night-session kit with fuchsia pink headband, wristbands and warm-up jacket.

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Off the court, Nadal is more comfortable in classic styles. During a pre-tournament event, he paired a white NikeCourt polo with greige pants and white sneakers.

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Coco Gauff

The 18-year-old's busy New Balance kit has stolen the show at the US Open.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 28:  A detail shot of the shoes of Coco Gauff of United States in a practice session during previews for the 2022 US Open tennis at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 28, 2022 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
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Off the court Gauff is all about comfortable cool-girl style, posting up a storm on Instagram wearing high-necked cropped tanks and relaxed-fit jeans.

Nick Kyrgios

The Wimbledon finalist has long preferred wearing basketball inspired kits on the tennis court.

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Off the court it's more of the same for the Aussie, who wore practically the same hat and socks for a pre-tournament event in Manhattan.

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Serena Williams

Talk about making a statement. In her farewell event, Serena stunned in a figure-skating inspired Nike outfit.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 29: A detailed view of the shoes of Serena Williams of the United States during her Women's Singles First Round match against Danka Kovinic of Montenegro on Day One of the 2022 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2022 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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Off the court, Serena is all about glam from head to toe.

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