August 27th 2024.
Naomi Osaka, the four-time Grand Slam champion, made a bold fashion statement at the US Open, wearing a massive bow on her back and mini green bows on her Nike trainers. Her outfit, described as 'flamboyant', caught the attention of the tournament's official X account, who dubbed her the 'Queen of Fashion'. One tennis fan even compared her to Tinker Bell. After her emotional 6-3 6-2 victory over Jelena Ostapenko, Osaka explained the inspiration behind her outfit.
In a post-match interview, Osaka revealed that she chose the color of her outfit a year ago. She loves to be involved in everything she does, including fashion. For her, being a part of her tennis outfits gives her a different strength. She also mentioned that her US Open outfits are usually more flamboyant than her other tournament outfits. When she was getting dressed for her match, she couldn't help but wonder if her outfit was too much. The combination of the tutu, bow jacket, and green bows on her trainers made her feel like all eyes were on her. But she decided to embrace the maximalist style and even had another player ask for a picture with her. She hopes it was a positive picture and not just people staring at her.
Osaka sees her outfit as a super suit, giving her a sense of power and confidence on the court. This was evident in her dominant performance against Ostapenko, where she needed only 63 minutes to secure the win. After the match, Osaka was overcome with emotion, crying tears of joy. She admitted that she cried more after this win than after winning Grand Slams, which she found funny.
The US Open holds a special place in Osaka's heart as she grew up in New York. Seeing young kids in the audience and remembering her own childhood memories made her emotional. She also reflected on how she used to watch Coco Gauff's semis from the stands and never thought she would be able to play at that level again. Osaka also mentioned the support of the crowd, and how seeing a full stadium meant a lot to her as she hoped people would come watch her play.
Lastly, Osaka shared a touching tribute to the late basketball legend Kobe Bryant, who tragically passed away in 2020. She revealed that she always wears his jerseys after matches and practices as a way to keep his spirit with her. Osaka's outfit may have been a fashion statement, but it was also a reflection of her strength, confidence, and emotional ties to the tournament and the city of New York.
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