Naomi Osaka advances in Wimbledon, highlights fashion choices
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 9:16 AM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Naomi Osaka will compete in the second week of Wimbledon for the first time after defeating Daria Kasatkina 6-1, 6-3. This marks a significant achievement for the four-time Grand Slam champion, who previously struggled on grass courts. Osaka has comfortably won her first three matches without losing a set. Alongside her tennis performance, she has garnered attention for her unique fashion choices, including a kimono-style outfit for Wimbledon. Osaka expressed her view that her outfits contribute to her authentic self on the court.
- •Osaka advances after winning three matches without dropping a set.
- •She defeated Daria Kasatkina in the third round in 65 minutes.
- •Osaka's fashion has become a key topic alongside her matches.
- •The kimono-style outfit features cherry blossoms and cranes.
- •This is Osaka's first time playing in the second week at Wimbledon.
- 9:16 AMYahoo Sports — Naomi Osaka’s Grand Slam outfits are self-expression. Her tennis is getting loud too
"THE ALL ENGLAND CLUB, London — On Naomi Osaka’s way to turning the tennis court into a high-fashion runway as no one ever has before, she has once again become a truly excellent player — especially in places where she never thought that would happen. Osaka, the trailblazing, 28-year-old, four-time Grand Slam champion will play in the second week of Wimbledon for the first time Sunday. She has blitzed through her first three matches without losing a set, losing more than three games in a set just
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