Roland Garros fashion recap: From Osaka and Sabalenka’s glam to Chwalinska’s underdog wardrobe story

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When it comes to tennis fashion, Roland Garros 2026 was a spectacle largely dominated by Naomi Osaka’s and Aryna Sabalenka’s extravagant Nike looks. On the other hand, the tournament’s surprise finalist, Maja Chwalinska, sported a variety of outfits simply because she doesn’t have an apparel sponsor. Let’s see all the details in our latest Grand Slam fashion overview.

World number one Aryna Sabalenka debuted Nike’s Summer Slam Dress, a sexy design featuring a black mesh overlay layered over a red leotard, and elevated the look further with a custom diamond-and-garnet jewelry set by Material Good.

Undoubtedly, the fashion queen of Roland Garros 2026 was Naomi Osaka. While many fans praised her for bringing high-fashion flair to the tennis court, others felt her bold looks were over the top and out of sync with her recent results.

The Japanese star opened her campaign in Paris in a dramatic layered ensemble featuring a glittering black corset and a flowing pleated skirt that swept gracefully across the clay. Beneath the outer layer, she revealed a shimmering gold Nike dress accented with sparkling sequined stripes that caught the sunlight.

After the first round, Osaka continued to surprise with different floor-length skirts and dramatic trains.

Surprise finalist Maja Chwalinska rotated through several outfits during the tournament, a reflection of her current lack of an apparel sponsor. In her semifinal, she appeared in a lime green Lacoste sleeveless polo, while earlier rounds saw her in a black Nike tank. Addressing the topic in her press conference, the Polish qualifier was direct, saying: “There’s no story really. I’m not sponsored.”

Adidas embraced a timeless white-and-navy color palette for this year’s French Open. Elina Svitolina opted for the brand’s cropped polo tank, pairing it with a solid navy skirt featuring a subtle striped sheen woven into the fabric.

2008 Roland Garros champion Ana Ivanovic returned to the tournament for the first time in a decade, competing in the Legends event while wearing the Adidas Paris WOW Pro Dress.

Last year’s champion Coco Gauff sported a greyish-purple New Balance pleated dress combined with soft light pink tones.

Elena Rybakina promoted the silver-grey version of the Yonex Paris Dress, featuring printed mesh gussets on the skirt and a mesh fabric insert at the upper back.

The black variant of that Yonex dress we saw on Diana Schnaider.

On chose a beautiful purple tone for Roland Garros, continuing to play with ombré effects, this time also incorporating subtle horizontal stripes into Iga Swiatek’s look.

Marta Kostyuk advanced to her maiden Grand Slam semifinal, looking as polished as ever in Wilson apparel. The Ukrainian wore the Winning Tennis Dress, a tight-fitting design with a zip-up front and side mesh panels paired with a pleated skirt.

Mirra Andreeva reached her first major final wearing the Nike Summer Slam Dress, a light pink design inspired by ballet aesthetics. The outfit features an attached leotard and built-in mesh shortie for ball storage.

Amanda Anisimova wore a green version of the same dress.

Emma Raducanu played her first Grand Slam as a Uniqlo brand ambassador after switching from Nike in February. The Briton opted for a sporty red dress featuring a pleated skirt. Speaking to Uniqlo France on Instagram, Raducanu revealed that red is one of her favorite colors and praised the collaborative design process behind the outfit. “This is like a piece of art. It was an amazing process designing it with Clare and the Uniqlo team. I think the attention to detail…” she said.

Fiona Ferro represented Lacoste in a vibrant yellow-green dress featuring a ribbed bomber-style collar with a zippered placket, bonded armholes, and a pleated skirt.

Taylor Townsend attracted attention in pieces from her own apparel line, instantly recognizable by its distinctive interlocked TT logo.

Belinda Bencic promoted the new Asics collection, pairing her blue dress with the Solution Speed FF 4 shoes.

What do you think of this year’s WTA fashion at Roland Garros? Is Osaka going too far with her looks? Is Sabalenka going too far with her diamond-heavy styling? Who should sign Maja Chwalinska? And who was your best-dressed player?

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Marija Zivlak
Marija Zivlak
Marija Zivlak is the founder and editor-in-chief of Women’s Tennis Blog, a trusted source for in-depth coverage of the WTA Tour, tennis fashion, and player insights. Based in Belgrade, Serbia, she has been reporting on women’s tennis for over 18 years and has contributed exclusive fashion articles to the official WTA website. Marija launched Women’s Tennis Blog on March 31, 2007 to provide fans with accurate, engaging, and up-to-date tennis news. Her expertise and deep connections within the sport allow her to offer unique perspectives on tennis trends, gear, and events.
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