It’s been two years since Naomi Osaka played in the U.S. Open after deciding to take some time off for maternity leave, and she chose to return with a bang.

Osaka ensured she was fashion-forward prior to opening her first match, and Nike stamped it.

Nike connected Osaka with fashion designer Yoon Ahn to create fire looks to ensure she looks as good during her walk-on as she does her matches.

For a fire fit, Ahn designed unique walk-on skirts and jackets with giant bows on the back that resembled wings.

The competition kit was unveiled alongside a new Nike Women by Yoon apparel collection, which is currently available on Nike.com and its retail stores.

Osaka says her influence on the look comes from her temperament changing once she gets on the court and how she playfully expresses it.

“The inspiration that fueled the look for me — and this might be a Japanese term — is feeling like a ‘magical girl’ on the court,” Osaka says. “There’s a moment of transformation for me when I walk onto the court, and I have a lot of fun playing, so wanting everyone who sees the outfit to connect with that feeling is a really big motivation for me.”

This motivated her enough to dominate the court in round one of the U.S. Open when she beat Latvia’s Jeļena Ostapenko in two straight sets, 3-6, 2-6.

The Osaka outfit. pic.twitter.com/OtWutDMIWw

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