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.

ByStephanie Livaudais

Published Sep 03, 2022

The Break, August 31

WATCH: Breaking down Rafael Nadal's US Open match kits on The Drip.

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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.

Naomi took the court in a custom lilac Nike dress and NikeCourt Air Zoom GP Turbo shoes inspired by her French bulldog "Butta".

Naomi's full match kit included a green warm-up trench and an oversized hip bag from her Nike capsule collection.

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Off the court, Osaka is all about comfort and style—and repping her favorite anime.

Naomi pairs a Boruto graphic tee with Nike x Louis Vuitton sneakers.

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.

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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.

Rafa pairs his burgundy night-session kit with pink accents and red Nike shoes.

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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.

Rafa sticks to the classics at a pre-tournament event.

Coco Gauff

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

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Gauff's top features fishnet sleeves and a graphic design while the sheer black skirt features a chevron pattern.

All eyes are on Coco's shoes, though: she helped design these unisex Coco GG1 sneakers—seen here in the "DigiCoco" colorway.

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.

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Nick Kyrgios

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

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Looking ready for a pickup basketball game, Kyrgios wears a Nike kit inspired by his favorite sport.

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.

Nick wears a Lakers hat and basketball shorts with a black hoodie.

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Serena Williams

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

Originally, the skirt featured six layers—one for each of her US Open titles.

Serena's NikeCourt Flare 2 shoes featured a diamond Swoosh and solid gold shoelace tags, complete with 400 hand-set diamonds.

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Off the court, Serena is all about glam from head to toe.

Ringing the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange (left) and holding court at a pre-tournament media event in Manhattan (right).

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