Naomi Osaka stunned spectators with a jaw-dropping walkout outfit at the Australian Open that left Tim Henman speechless. The Japanese tennis star opened up her campaign against Croatian Antonia Ruzic.

But before a ball had even been served, all eyes were on former world number one Osaka. She walked on to court wearing a wide-brimmed hat and accompanying veil, as well as a matching umbrella.

She also donned flared trousers, alongside a teal jacket and vest combo. The outfit had onlookers in the Rod Laver Arena stunned.

“It’s a vibe,” said Laura Robson, the former British No 1. “I love it, this is a moment.” When asked his opinion, Tim Henman, replied that he was “not qualified to comment”, before adding: “Wow, I am speechless. It’s pretty cool. Does it put pressure on your performance?”

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Osaka has already explained that the inspiration behind her outfit was a jellyfish, having thought of the idea when reading with her daughter. Speaking to Vogue, she said: “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.

“So much of the time, other people get to write our stories for us. This felt like a moment where I could write a little bit of my own.”

She enlisted the help of designer Robert Wun to bring the outfit to life. Sharing his experience, he said: “Naomi and Martin came into it with a great understanding of what my world already looks like. As a fan, I already understood her as an athlete, but being able to share this creative moment has been incredibly special.”

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The drama didn’t just end with Osaka’s outfit in her opening game. Her clash with Ruzic was suspended midway through the second set after a technical fault with the net lights.

The issue caused a huge delay before both players refused to play on before it was rectified. TNT Sports commentator Naomi Broady said: "Both players understandably saying they would rather not play with the lights...

"They were turned on before the point began but I don't think either player had noticed until the point had finished."

Osaka eventually booked her spot in the second round of the competition as she beat Ruzic 6-3, 3-6, 6-4. She will now take on Romanian star Sorana Cîrstea in the second round of the Australian Open on Thursday.

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