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Naomi Osaka wore a kimono, and rewrote a Wimbledon tradition

July 03, 2026 4:07 pm

The encounter between Japanese ceremonial dress and a British sporting tradition produced something neither culture could have created independently. That is how living traditions endure

Naomi Osaka's Kill Bill-inspired kimono-kanzashi is the ultimate serve at Wimbledon 2026

June 30, 2026 5:55 pm

A trailing bow adds drama to the silhouette, which Osaka shed off to reveal the practical Nike fit in which she proceeded to smash Jacquemot 6-1, 7-5.

Naomi Osaka of Japan walks into the court to play against Elsa Jacquemot of France in their first round women's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo)

Naomi Osaka channels iconic 'Kill Bill' character with Wimbledon walkout outfit

June 30, 2026 6:59 am

Osaka revealed the reactions she got from fans and others before she arrived at Court 3 for the match. “I could feel when I walked by someone, they would physically turn their whole body. I thought that was really fun,” Osaka said.

Australian Open: It's the second straight year when Osaka has suffered abdominal problems after she had retired during her third-round match last year. (Reuters Photo)

Australian Open 2026: Naomi Osaka withdraws with abdominal injury linked to pregnancy

January 25, 2026 9:37 am

Osaka said she had experienced injury “a couple of times” previously. And thought she could push through it.

Australian Open 2026: Martina Navratilova slammed Naomi Osaka's on-court behaviour during her second-round clash against Sorana Cirstea. (AP Photo)

'You can't be talking out loud': Navratilova slams Naomi Osaka's ‘C’mon’ shouts in heated Cirstea Australian Open clash

January 23, 2026 10:05 am

Australia Open 2026: Navratilova said that though she could relate to Osaka's immediate reaction to Cirstea's cold handshake post the match, it did not redeem her gestures during the match.

Naomi Osaka, right, talks with Sorana Cirstea following their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne. (AP Photo)

‘Sorry she was mad about it’: Naomi Osaka after angering Sorana Cirstea by ‘c’mon’ shouts at Australian Open

January 22, 2026 7:57 pm

Videos of the second round match showed Cirstea arguing with the chair umpire about Osaka pumping herself up with a “come on”, which the Romanian took exception to.

Australian Open: Naomi Osaka on why she chose a jellyfish-inspired costume for opening round entrance

January 20, 2026 4:54 pm

Osaka, seeded 16th at the Australian Open and set to face 65th ranked Antonia Ruzic of Croatia for her first round encounter left former Wimbledon hopeful Tim Henman speechless on TNT Sport.

Osaka booked her place in the US Open quarterfinals, a first appearance in the final eight of a Major since she won the Australian Open in 2021. (AP Photo)

Rejuvenated Naomi Osaka slays Coco Gauff at US Open with help from new coach

September 02, 2025 9:00 pm

Naomi Osaka had fallen in rankings, struggled to handle mental vulnerabilities, but has now bounced back with inputs from Iga Swiatek’s old coach

Naomi Osaka vs Coco Gauff: Six years after their emotional US Open clash, two fan favourites renew a rivalry that was not meant to be

August 31, 2025 8:47 pm

“Can someone come to the match and cheer for me?” Osaka quipped. "It's tough playing an American here but I hope you guys have adopted me. I kind of see her as a little sister, so it's cool to be playing her here.”

Jelena Ostapenko is regarded as one of the fiercest players in the circuit and Naomi Osaska said the comments were terrible. (AP Photo)

Worst thing you can say to a black tennis player: Naomi Osaka to Jelena Ostapenko

August 29, 2025 8:31 pm

After the Latvian accused Taylor Townsend had ‘no education’ former US Open champion comes out strongly against Ostapenko

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Naomi Osaka shines at Australian Open for 4th Grand Slam title

February 21, 2021 12:22 pm

Naomi Osaka gave Jennifer Brady a lesson in Grand Slam tennis as she cruised to a 6-4 6-3 win to secure her second Australian Open title on Saturday and cement her standing as the new queen of the women's game.