Aryna Sabalenka Defends Basketball-Inspired US Open Outfit Amid Fan Criticism

World No. 1 tennis player Aryna Sabalenka defends her controversial two-piece orange kit at the US Open.

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Tennis star Aryna Sabalenka wore a two-piece orange kit under a black mesh-like outer layer at the US Open 2026. ^[1] Arina Sabalenka, the world's best tennis player, attracted attention at the start of the US Open due to her outfit. ^[2] The new basketball-inspired outfit design has drawn criticism from Sabalenka's fans. ^[3] World No. 1 tennis player Aryna Sabalenka is 28 years old and has 5.5 million followers on social media. ^[4] Arina Sabalenka responded to the criticism by stating she likes the combination and does not care if others do not. ^[5] Numerous criticisms appeared on social media regarding the outfit, with some calling it inappropriate for the tennis court. ^[6] Sabalenka wore a distinctive orange athletic set featuring a black transparent mesh dress at the US Open. ^[7] Another fan stated they were shocked and found it simply unacceptable for the World No. 1 to wear the outfit. ^[8]

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Tennis star Aryna Sabalenka wore a two-piece orange kit under a black mesh-like outer layer at the US Open 2026. · Mid-day

Arina Sabalenka, the world's best tennis player, attracted attention at the start of the US Open due to her outfit. · Nezavisne novine

The new basketball-inspired outfit design has drawn criticism from Sabalenka's fans. · Mid-day

World No. 1 tennis player Aryna Sabalenka is 28 years old and has 5.5 million followers on social media. · Mid-day

Arina Sabalenka responded to the criticism by stating she likes the combination and does not care if others do not. · Nezavisne novine

Numerous criticisms appeared on social media regarding the outfit, with some calling it inappropriate for the tennis court. · Nezavisne novine

Sabalenka wore a distinctive orange athletic set featuring a black transparent mesh dress at the US Open. · Nezavisne novine

Another fan stated they were shocked and found it simply unacceptable for the World No. 1 to wear the outfit. · Mid-day

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