Another Grand Slam, another iconic outfit delivered by Naomi Osaka.
The report indicates that another Grand Slam, another iconic outfit delivered by Naomi Osaka.
It further notes that the Japanese player continued her tradition of jaw-dropping looks at the majors with an outfit that sparkled like “the Eiffel Tower at night” at the French Open.
Osaka arrived on Court Suzanne Lenglen with a black corset and cascading pleated skirt that swept dramatically over the red clay.
Underneath the moody ensemble, Osaka wore a glittering gold tennis dress, with the sequins reflecting the scorching Paris sun.
The four-time Grand Slam champion also shone on court as she beat Germany’s Laura Siegemund 6-3, 7-6 (7-3) to reach the second round.
Asked about her inspiration for the outfit, the 28-year-old said: “Funny enough, you know the Eiffel Tower at night when it’s sparkly? I think I look like that a little bit.”
Watching Osaka’s entrance live on TNT Sports, top seed Aryna Sabalenka said, “This is sparkling. I love it. I love that she is expressing herself and feels confident.
“That’s the beauty of the fashion world, there’s space for anything, and I love that she’s bringing it on court.”
Osaka joked afterwards that she had worried she would not be allowed to play in the dress.
“When I first saw it, I felt like I looked like the Eiffel Tower at night time when it’s bright,” she said.
“Then I actually got a little worried because when the sun hits the dress, it reflects a lot, so I was a little scared the umpire was going to kick me off the court.
“I got two back-up, normal dresses – thankfully, I didn’t have to wear them.”
The outer black pieces were designed by Kevin Germanier, who is known for his sustainable approach to fashion, while the gold dress was custom-made by Nike.
“Sometimes people say athletes are in show business or entertainers or whatever,” Osaka said.
