Megyn Kelly Slams Naomi Osaka’s US Open Fashion Choices: “Looks Like Someone Ran Over Her Cat”

American media personality and political commentator Megyn Kelly recently directed sharp criticism toward Naomi Osaka regarding her high-profile fashion choices during Grand Slam tournaments. Speaking on an episode of The Megyn Kelly Show, Kelly criticized the tennis star’s distinctive courtside outfits and theatrical entrances.

She publicly questioned the authenticity of Osaka’s past disclosures concerning social anxiety and camera shyness in light of her embrace of runway-style modeling. Kelly remarked that Osaka appeared unhappy during her walk-ons while simultaneously treating the sporting venue as a personal fashion show. She said:

She’s got her sour expression with what looks like a bride of Frankenstein wedding dress on. She looks like someone ran over her cat, but she’s in what she considers to be high fashion. I thought we struggle with social anxiety. I thought we couldn’t deal with cameras or attention because of this woman. But now we’re going to be a fashionista. Well, guess what happened? She lost because eventually she came up against the world’s number two player who was focused on tennis instead of herself and she was beaten soundly.

The commentary specifically spotlighted the disconnect between claiming severe distress over media attention and actively courting fashion-industry spotlights. Kelly argued that athletes who court high-fashion spectacles draw heightened scrutiny when their competitive results falter.

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The media personality’s blunt remarks quickly drew widespread attention across digital platforms and sports talk outlets. This friction emphasizes an ongoing cultural debate surrounding modern athletes who leverage major sporting events to build crossover personal brands.

Naomi Osaka’s US Open exit

Naomi Osaka‘s 2026 US Open campaign officially concluded in the fourth round following a straight-sets defeat to Elena Rybakina. Throughout the fortnight at Flushing Meadows, the four-time Grand Slam champion consistently generated headlines with elaborate, basketball-themed walk-on outfits curated by stylist Law Roach.

Her ensembles included a custom Thom Browne tennis-meets-basketball look and a final fur-trimmed KidSuper cloak honoring New York culture. Despite her early exit from the singles draw, Osaka expressed satisfaction with how she processed the competitive setback.

She noted that physical limitations and leg pain hindered her movement during the crucial match against Rybakina. Rather than dwelling on the defeat, the 28-year-old emphasized perspective regarding her family and overall health. Osaka also defended her fashion statements against public detractors, asserting her right to express her identity freely.

WTA’s Financial Turmoil

Beyond individual player storylines, the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) is facing a severe structural and financial crisis. Financial projections released during meetings in New York indicate that the organization expects to log operational losses of $23 million in 2026.

With liquidity projected to drop to approximately $15 million by the end of the year, industry reports warn that the tour faces critical deficits by late 2027. The governing body’s economic strain stems in part from adjustments to marquee events, including changes to the WTA Finals calendar commitments.

Furthermore, the lucrative infusion of capital from CVC Capital Partners, which provided roughly $30 million annually, is structured to conclude in 2027. Newly installed tour leadership under chair Valerie Camillo must now enact aggressive cost-cutting measures. These looming financial realities threaten to compress future prize pools and force a comprehensive restructuring of professional women’s tennis.

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