Osaka Wears White Kimono at Wimbledon
Tuesday, 2026/06/30149 words2 minutes414 reads
Naomi Osaka, Japan's four-time major champion, made a striking fashion statement at Wimbledon by wearing an elegant full-length white kimono. The outfit perfectly combined her cultural heritage with the tournament's strict all-white dress code.
The 28-year-old tennis star explained that when she thinks about Wimbledon's tradition, she also reflects on her Japanese and Haitian cultures. She was inspired by the iconic kimono silhouette and a character from the movie Kill Bill who wore a white kimono.
As Osaka walked through the crowds to her outside court, many fans stopped and turned to admire her outfit. Some commented on how beautiful the kimono was. Osaka won her first-round match against French player Elsa Jacquemot 6-1, 7-5.
Osaka admitted that wearing such distinctive outfits brings extra pressure because she wants to perform well and continue wearing them. However, she enjoys expressing herself through fashion and finds it fun for everyone involved.
