Naomi Osaka wins first-round match against Elsa Jacquemot at Wimbledon
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 6:47 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Naomi Osaka marked her return to competition with a first-round victory over Elsa Jacquemot at Wimbledon on June 29, 2026. The match featured an eye-catching entrance, as Osaka wore a Japanese-inspired kimono before revealing her Nike dress. She played confidently, hitting 34 winners in a 79-minute match, showing no signs of a recent foot injury that had affected her performance. Osaka will face either Anastasia Gasanova or Emiliana Arango in the next round.
- •Osaka showcased a traditional Japanese kimono before her match.
- •She hit 34 winners and converted 4 of 9 break points.
- •The match lasted 79 minutes.
- •Osaka had retired from a recent match due to injury.
- •Her next opponent will be either Gasanova or Arango.
- 6:47 PMYahoo Sports — Osaka defeats Jacquemot after Japanese-inspired 'Kill Bill' kimono walk-on
"By Amy-Jo Crowley LONDON, June 29 (Reuters) - Naomi Osaka made her mark on Wimbledon day one with a first-round victory over Elsa Jacquemot after she caught fans’ attention with an eye-catching
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