Naomi Osaka is one of the brightest stars in women’s tennis. And we’re not just talking about the Japanese player’s sporting talent, but also her character and approach to life. The 26-year-old takes part in tennis tournaments with a smile on her face and has no problem making friends with her rivals, including the leader of the world women’s tennis rankings, Iga Świątek. It’s no wonder that when the Japanese player suddenly disappeared last year, it worried the tennis community. It wasn’t until a few weeks later, when the former number “one” revealed the reason for her absence and revealed that she would soon become a mother, that it calmed down fans and journalists.
With the start of 2024, the Japanese star returned to the court and is trying to return to the top of the world rankings. The player from Osaka can do this at the US Open, if she performs well on the courts in New York. And she started the competition from the so-called “big pipe”, defeating the tenth-seeded Jelena Ostapenko in the first round. However, after this match, the talk is not so much about the result of the match, but about the style in which Osaka appeared on the court at Louis Armstrong Stadium.
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Naomi Osaka in an unusual style. Fans delighted. “Fashion icon”
The 26-year-old took to the court in a rather… unusual style for a tennis player. The Japanese player paired a light green skirt with a white blouse with a huge light green bow on the back. This accent also appeared on the player’s shoes. She didn’t even forget to decorate her headphones.
The reaction of Internet users was not long in coming. They were delighted with the “outfit” that Naomi Osaka prepared for the first match of the US Open. “I love the attention to detail and this style”, “Models should take an example from her”, “Looks a bit like Serena Williams’ style”, “Too dazzling”, “This style”, “Queen. If you are not a trendsetter, do not try this at home”, “Thank you Naomi for bringing such styles back to life”, “I desperately need this sweatshirt”, “Fashion icon on tour” – commented Internet users.
In the second round, Osaka will face the 2023 Roland Garros finalist, Karolina Muchova. The women will fight for promotion to the next stage of the competition on Thursday, August 29.
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