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Naomi Osaka channels iconic ‘Kill Bill’ character with Wimbledon walkout outfit | Tennis News

Naomi Osaka channels iconic ‘Kill Bill’ character with Wimbledon walkout outfit | Tennis News

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2 min readUpdated: Jun 30, 2026 06:59 AM IST Well before Naomi Osaka had served a ball in her first round clash against Elsa Jacquemot at Wimbledon, the four-time Grand Slam champion made a statement by wearing a flowing white kimono as she walked onto No. 3 Court for her first-round match. The colour of the robe ensured she did not fall afoul of Wimbledon’s strict all-white dress code that is unyielding. Osaka said that the pristine white outfit, which had swinging sleeves and elaborate embroidery, was inspired by Quentin Tarantino’s Hollywood blockbuster Kill Bill. After she had defeated Jacquemot 6-1, 7-5, she explained her choice of attire for the pre-game walkout. “For me, my Japanese heritage means a lot. They say all white at Wimbledon and I thought it would be really cool to come out in a kimono,” Osaka said in her on-court interview. “I just get inspired by a lot of different things, and for me, one of my favorite movies is ‘Kill Bill.’ So I really love Lucy Liu’s character, O-Ren …

Australian Open 2026: Naomi Osaka withdraws with abdominal injury linked to pregnancy | Tennis News

Australian Open 2026: Naomi Osaka withdraws with abdominal injury linked to pregnancy | Tennis News

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Two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka withdrew from the first Grand Slam of the year with a post-pregnancy related injury she had experienced “a couple of times” previously. “I thought I could push through it,” she said, after declaring her withdrawal on Instagram on Saturday, ahead of taking on Inglis on Rod Laver Arena. She was due to take the court after the match between Novak Djokovic and Botic van de Zandschulp in a primetime Saturday evening scheduling. “I played my last match with some pain and I thought maybe if I gave myself a break before my match today, I would be able to handle it. But I warmed up and it got a lot worse.” she added ahead of consulting doctors. “I definitely have to do more tests and coming back from pregnancy, my body changed quite a lot. This is something I have to be really cautious of,” said the 28-year-old, one of only three mothers ranked in the women’s top 20. It’s the second straight year when Osaka has suffered abdominal …

‘Sorry she was mad about it’: Naomi Osaka after angering Sorana Cirstea by ‘c’mon’ shouts at Australian Open | Tennis News

‘Sorry she was mad about it’: Naomi Osaka after angering Sorana Cirstea by ‘c’mon’ shouts at Australian Open | Tennis News

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Naomi Osaka fought her way—at times literally!—into the third round at the Australian Open past Sorana Cirstea in a terse three-setter. Osaka and Cirstea played out a 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 game that ended in Osaka’s favour at Margaret Court Arena on Thursday night before the pair exchanged a fleeting handshake over the net. Cirstea then threw daggers at Osaka with a look before turning her head away. This got even Osaka intrigued and as they walked toward the umpire’s chair, Osaka asked, “What was that for?” Cirstea responded directly to the two-time Australian Open winner, upset with the Japanese ace’s efforts to pump herself up at stages during the match. “Apparently a lot of ‘C’mons’ that she was angry about but whatever. I think this was her last Australian Open so, OK, sorry she was mad about it,” Osaka said at her post-match interview when asked about the frosty exchange at the net. Videos of the second round match showed Cirstea arguing with the chair umpire about Osaka pumping herself up with a “come on”, …

Australian Open: Naomi Osaka on why she chose a jellyfish-inspired costume for opening round entrance | Tennis News

Australian Open: Naomi Osaka on why she chose a jellyfish-inspired costume for opening round entrance | Tennis News

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Naomi Osaka made possibly one of the greatest entrances ever made by a tennis player when she walked out onto the main court at Melbourne Park for the last match of the day while sporting a white umbrella, a white-brim hat and draped in a white veil. Osaka, seeded 16th at the Australian Open and set to face 65th ranked Antonia Ruzic of Croatia for her first round encounter left former Wimbledon hopeful Tim Henman speechless on TNT Sport. “No, no, this is over to you two… I am not qualified. Wow,” blurted out Henman. Laura Robson, who was on commentary call with Henman, also couldn’t help but admire the two-time Grand Slam winner’s fashion choice. Naomi Osaka with the grandest of grand entrances at the Australian Open! Married to the game 👰‍♀️ pic.twitter.com/g3IaAXu29v — Bastien Fachan (@BastienFachan) January 20, 2026 “I think we have to really soak in this moment. It’s a vibe. She really does help design her walk-on outfits, the whole look has been thought out. Can she even see in that? …

Tennis Star Naomi Osaka Ends 5-Year Relationship With Rapper Cordae Ahead Of Australian Open 2025

Tennis Star Naomi Osaka Ends 5-Year Relationship With Rapper Cordae Ahead Of Australian Open 2025

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File image of Naomi Osaka and Cordae.© X (Twitter) Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka says she and her American rapper boyfriend Cordae have split up just days ahead of the Australian Open. The couple have been together since 2019 and share a young daughter, Shai. “Hi everyone, just wanted to say that Cordae and I are no longer in a relationship,” the four-time Grand Slam champion wrote on Instagram late Monday. “No bad blood at all, he’s a great person and an awesome dad. Honestly really glad our paths crossed because my daughter is my biggest blessing and I was able to grow a lot from our experiences together.” She ended the post with a red heart emoji, without saying when they parted ways. Osaka reached her first WTA final since 2022 at the Auckland Classic over the weekend. But she pulled out with an abdominal injury after taking the opening set 6-4. The 27-year-old was not thought to be badly hurt, with the Australian Open starting on Sunday. (Except for the headline, …

Rain Break Helps Naomi Osaka Overcome Nerves To Reach Auckland Quarters

Rain Break Helps Naomi Osaka Overcome Nerves To Reach Auckland Quarters

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File photo of Naomi Osaka© AFP Four-time major champion Naomi Osaka used a rain break to her advantage to power to a straight-sets win in the second round of the Auckland Classic on Wednesday. The Japanese star shook off some early mistakes to beat unseeded Austrian Julia Grabher 7-5, 6-3 and book a place in Friday’s quarter-finals at the Australian Open warm-up tournament. The first set went with serve to 5-5 before rain forced the players off court for just over an hour, allowing Osaka a chance to address a “nervous” start. She consulted coach Patrick Mouratoglou, the former mentor of Serena Williams. “I got some great advice from a great coach,” Osaka, a former world number one, said. “I just tried to focus on my bullet points and go out swinging if I had to go out, but thankfully I’m here to play another round.” The 27-year-old emerged to break late in the first set and early in the second to take control of the match in cool, windy conditions. Osaka’s serving …

Naomi Osaka, Carlos Alcaraz In Winning French Open Starts As Andy Murray Bids Adieu

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Naomi Osaka swept to her first victory at the French Open in three years on Sunday, setting up a potential showdown with Iga Swiatek, as Carlos Alcaraz maintained his record of never losing in the first round of a Grand Slam. However, Andy Murray’s French Open career was ruthlessly ended in straight sets by fellow three-time major winner and 2015 champion Stan Wawrinka. The 39-year-old Swiss hailed his beaten rival as a “great champion” as the former world number one bid adieu to the tournament ahead of his expected retirement later in the summer. Osaka, a four-time major winner who has yet to get past the third round in Paris, needed three sets to defeat Italy’s 48th-ranked Lucia Bronzetti on the showpiece Court Philippe Chatrier, 6-1, 4-6, 7-5. The 26-year-old fired 31 winners, including six aces, and 45 unforced errors in a match where she gave up a 4-0 lead in the decider before finding herself 5-4 down. However, she rallied strongly to register her first win at a Grand Slam since the …

Naomi Osaka, Carlos Alcaraz Off To Winning Starts At French Open

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Naomi Osaka swept to her first victory at the French Open in three years on Sunday, setting up a potential showdown with Iga Swiatek, as Carlos Alcaraz maintained his record of never losing in the first round of a Grand Slam. Osaka, a four-time major winner who has yet to get past the third round in Paris, needed three sets to defeat Italy’s 48th-ranked Lucia Bronzetti on the showpiece Court Philippe Chatrier, 6-1, 4-6, 7-5. The 26-year-old fired 31 winners, including six aces, and 45 unforced errors in a match where she gave up a 4-0 lead in the decider before finding herself 5-4 down. However, she rallied strongly to register her first win at a Grand Slam since the 2022 Australian Open. “It feels really nice to be back and I’m just really grateful to be here in front of everybody,” said Osaka. “I think there were moments when I played really well.” The Japanese star, a former world number one now at 134 in the rankings, has endured a bittersweet relationship …

Naomi Osaka, Carlos Alcaraz Bring Curtain Up On French Open

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Naomi Osaka and Carlos Alcaraz bring the curtain up on the French Open on Sunday as Roland Garros prepares to bid a likely farewell to Rafael Nadal. Osaka, a four-time major winner who has yet to get past the third round in Paris, is first up on the showpiece Court Philippe Chatrier against Italy’s Lucia Bronzetti. Alcaraz, the reigning Wimbledon champion, then begins his campaign against J.J. Wolf of the United States, a lucky loser from qualifying. Andy Murray and his fellow three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka will close proceedings in the night session. Japanese star Osaka, a former world number one, has endured a bittersweet relationship with the French capital. In 2021, she was fined for opting out of mandatory media commitments before withdrawing from the tournament in order to protect her mental health. A year later, she fell in the first round before leaving the sport in September 2022 for 16 months to start a family. “I’m learning a lot of lessons through motherhood, and I hope that I can …

Rafael Nadal Faces Alexander Zverev At Farewell French Open As Iga Swiatek, Naomi Osaka Eye Clash

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Rafael Nadal will face world number four Alexander Zverev in a blockbuster first round match at his farewell French Open while women’s champion Iga Swiatek and fellow four-time major winner Naomi Osaka are on a second round collision course. Defending men’s champion and 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic will face French veteran Pierre Hugues-Herbert in his opener. Nadal, who has won Roland Garros on 14 occasions, is unseeded after injury saw his ranking plummet to 276. He and Zverev met in the semi-finals in 2022 when the German was forced to retire after suffering a serious ankle injury. Nadal, the winner of 22 Grand Slam titles, will turn 38 next week and this season will be his last on tour. He holds a 7-3 winning head-to-head record against Germany’s Zverev with five of those victories coming on clay. Zverev, 27, arrives in Paris on the back of lifting the Rome Open title last weekend. “I’m going to play the French Open thinking that I can give my all, 100 per cent,” said Nadal after a second …