Naomi Osaka makes grand entrance with fashion statement at Australian Open
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Key Points:
- Naomi Osaka made a striking entrance at the Australian Open first round, wearing a wide-brim hat, veil, and carrying a white parasol as she walked onto Rod Laver Arena.
- The No. 16 seed won her match against Antonia Ruzic in three sets, 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, over 2 hours and 22 minutes.
- Osaka’s outfit featured symbolic elements, including a butterfly referencing her 2021 Australian Open title and a jellyfish design inspired by her daughter, Shai, which she helped design with Nike.
- The butterfly motif recalls a memorable moment from the 2021 tournament when a butterfly landed on Osaka’s nose, becoming an iconic
