Osaka 'pays love and respect to Japan' in Wimbledon kimono
Tennis star Naomi Osaka wore a custom white kimono to her opening match at Wimbledon to honor her Japanese heritage. The outfit was designed to comply with the tournament's strict all-white dress code while paying tribute to her cultural roots.
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Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Naomi Osaka's best Wimbledon performances were third round appearances in in 2017 and 2025
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