Osaka 'pays love and respect to Japan' in Wimbledon kimono
Summary
Naomi Osaka wore a white kimono to her first Wimbledon match to honor her Japanese heritage while following the tournament's all-white dress code. She won her opening match and said she enjoys using fashion to express herself during tennis events.Key Facts
- Naomi Osaka is a four-time major tennis winner from Japan.
- Wimbledon requires players to wear mainly white clothing during matches.
- Osaka wore a full-length white kimono as a tribute to Japanese culture.
- She won her first-round match against Elsa Jacquemot with scores of 6-1, 7-5.
- Osaka has not advanced beyond the third round at Wimbledon in past appearances.
- Her fashion choices include outfits inspired by culture and movies, such as "Kill Bill."
- Osaka has a daughter born in 2023 and has returned to the top 20 tennis rankings.
- Wearing special outfits sometimes adds pressure because she wants to perform well while dressed distinctively.
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