Naomi Osaka has disclosed her role as the creative mind behind her Australian Open ensemble as she gears up for a potential fifth Grand Slam victory. The Japanese star is set to return to Melbourne next month, aiming to add to her 2019 and 2021 Australian titles. Despite an unexpected first-round exit at the hands of Caroline Garcia earlier in Australia, Osaka, now a new mother , is determined to dazzle on the court with her self-designed gear.
The former world No. 1, typically outfitted by Nike, surprised fans by announcing her involvement in the design process, a move that many assumed was initiated by her sponsor. "I realize not a lot of people know that I designed my Australian Open outfit for 2024," Osaka shared on Instagram, recalling her previous design worn in the intense Aussie heat—a sleek black sleeveless number accented with a white stripe over a color-block pattern.
Emma Raducanu's tragic journey since U.S. Open win Rafael Nadal showed his true colors when Novak Djokovic missed his farewell Teasing her followers with hints about her upcoming tournament look, Osaka playfully questioned Nike's decision to greenlight her creative input, expressing excitement for the future reveals: "Idk (I don't know) why Nike let me do this but I'm excited for everyone to see the outfits to come lol.
" Those familiar with Osaka know that her self-deprecating humor is a part of her charm, often making candid remarks about her own behavior and skills. However, there's a solid reason.