Naomi Osaka arrived at Wimbledon in a ceremonial white dress designed by Hana Yagi, featuring a furisode silhouette and obi sash that nod to her Japanese heritage and Wimbledon’s monochrome tradition, as she moved to a first-round win over Elsa Jacquemot.
Naomi Osaka wowed the Wimbledon crowd by entering in a Kill Bill-inspired kimono based on Lucy Liu's character, a striking moment during her first-round match against Elsa Jacquemot.
Naomi Osaka again blends couture with her on-court performance at Roland Garros, entering the first round in a black corset and cascading gold Nike dress (designed with Kevin Germanier from upcycled materials) and winning 6-3, 7-6(3) over Laura Siegemund; she later sported an oversized golden jacket for the next match against Donna Vekić, underscoring her view of slam walkouts as self-expression and a nod to Venus and Serena Williams.
Naomi Osaka arrived at the Australian Open wearing a jellyfish-inspired couture-meets-athletic outfit developed by Nike and designer Robert Wun, featuring a greenish-blue dress with white pleated pants, a white wide-brim hat with a veil, and a parasol. She shed the extra pieces before her first-round match against Antonia Ruzic (which she won), and the bold ensemble sparked wide fashion chatter about pushing tennis attire beyond traditional norms.
Naomi Osaka, a prominent tennis star and fashion icon, expressed regret over missing the opportunity to debut her seventh Labubu outfit at the 2025 US Open final after losing in the semifinals. Known for her unique Labubu fashion statements inspired by tennis legends, Osaka's absence of the seventh Labubu has left fans wondering if she will continue her trend in future tournaments.
As the U.S. Open kicks off, here's a cheat sheet for tennis fans and newcomers alike. Players to watch include Coco Gauff, the 19-year-old American tennis star who has been on a hot streak; Carlos Alcaraz, the 20-year-old Spaniard who has been praised as a mix of Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic; Iga Swiatek, the world No. 1 from Poland who won the French Open; Frances Tiafoe, the American player looking for a comeback moment; Ons Jabeur, the Tunisian player making history as the first North African and Arab woman to reach a Grand Slam final; and Jannik Sinner, the Italian player known for his stamina and fashion choices.