Naomi Osaka chooses another bold French Open outfit after ‘fashion show’ criticism
The Independent • • general
Key Points:
- Naomi Osaka made a bold fashion statement at the French Open, wearing a sequined gold dress topped with a metallic gold bomber jacket and an ivory train during her second-round match against Donna Vekic.
- Osaka won her match against Vekic 7-6, 6-4, advancing to the third round for the first time since 2019 and aiming to surpass her previous best at Roland Garros.
- Her first-round outfit, inspired by the Eiffel Tower sparkling at night, drew criticism from opponent Laura Siegemund for the time taken to remove the outer layer, though Osaka confirmed her attire was permitted.
- Osaka expressed enjoyment in surprising fans with her on-court fashion, seeing herself as both an athlete and entertainer, while World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka praised her confidence and self-expression.
- Despite being a four-time Grand Slam champion, Osaka has yet to progress beyond the third round at the French Open, making this year a significant milestone in her tournament performance.