Naomi Osaka captivates Wimbledon crowd in Japanese-inspired robe

Japan's four-time major winner paid tribute to her nation's culture by arriving for her opening match at Wimbledon in a full-length kimono - entirely white to adhere to the tournament's strict dress code rules.View on euronews

Naomi Osaka wore a floor-length white kimono gown ahead of her opening match at Wimbledon, continuing her recent trend of making fashion statements at major competitions.

Former No 1 nods to her Japanese heritage and honours tennis tournament’s white-kit policy For those wondering whether Naomi Osaka, the Japanese tennis player known for her elaborate walk-on looks, was going to challenge Wimbledon’s dress code at this year’s Championships, the answer came within seconds of the former No 1 appearing on the grass on Monday. For her first-round match against Elsa Jacquemot, Osaka made a nod to her heritage by arriving in an all-white look inspired by Japanese ceremonial dress. Continue reading...

Wimbledon's strict rules about all-white clothing didn't prevent Naomi Osaka from making another fashion statement as she walked onto the grass at the All England Club on Monday. Osaka, who has made a habit of creating a buzz with her creative outfits at recent Grand Slam tournaments, wore a flowing kimono-like robe with swinging sleeves and elaborate embroidery as she walked onto No. 3 Court for her first-round match against Elsa Jacquemot. The Japanese player's latest creation drew a rave reaction from the crowd, many of whom were eagerly waiting with their phones aloft to record her entrance.