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Naomi Osaka’s “Labubu” game remains strong at this year’s U.S. Open, debuting a second new plush toy accessory to her tennis bag as part of her look for Thursday’s second-round win over Hailey Baptiste.

“Honestly I’m not a Labubu collector. This is kind of like a one-time thing for the tournament,” Osaka said after the match. “Honestly, it kind of started as a joke, so I’m glad people are liking it.” 3

The two-time U.S. Open champion donned a purple tennis dress for Tuesday’s match, reminiscent of Serena Williams’ fit from 2019. She had gone with a bedazzled red outfit in the first round, replete with the corresponding Labubu accessory.

“I really wanted to win. I wish I thought more about, like, the process rather than the

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