Naomi Osaka wears kimono-inspired white dress at Wimbledon opener

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Naomi Osaka walked onto Centre Court at the All England Club on June 29, 2026 in a custom white, kimono-inspired outfit by Tokyo designer Hana Yagi ahead of her first-round Wimbledon match. The look, described as reimagining the traditional kimono and called "Evolving Ceremony" in posts, used upcycled vintage pieces, elements of a shiromuku bridal gown, and a deconstructed wedding dress and drew comparisons in coverage to the O-Ren Ishii aesthetic from Kill Bill. Osaka wore the outfit with a custom Nike top and skirt and then beat Elsa Jacquemot 6-1, 7-5 in the opener. Nike has already made a 3-D floral version of Osaka’s dress available for purchase and reports say it is selling out before she hit the grass. The appearance reinforced Osaka’s role as a focal point for Wimbledon fashion while leaving her status on court validated by the straight-sets win.

Soraya Nadia McDonald

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👋🏽👋🏽👋🏽 Black woman journo here who has covered multiple Grand Slams, including an ESPN Magazine cover story on Naomi Osaka and many pieces on the Williams sisters: I am available for commissions on Serena and Wimbledon! I was there for her final US Open match. I ask great questions!

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Jessica Luther31

As someone who has relied on Soraya’s tennis coverage many times over, big endorsement from me!!!! selfishly!!!!

Dominique Baker25

I need to read this people so someone make it happen

The Tennis Letter

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Naomi Osaka steps on court with another fashion statement for her first round match at Wimbledon. Jawdropping. 🇯🇵🤍🦢 (via WTA)

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beachydreams.bsky.social4

The craftsmanship of this is GORGEOUS!!!!🤍

Rich1

🙄🙄🙄 Whatever at this point….just win the tournament

Alison Flower1

How can you play in that? Back in the 70s when Tracy Austin played in what looked like party dresses I wondered how can you play in that.

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Robin Bradford20

I love her so dang much.

Karen James7

*gasps* She is fearless and talented and spectacular in every way.

𝒃𝒆𝒄𝒂⁠. 𓆩♡𓆪

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for her wimbledon 2026 entrance, naomi osaka wore "evolving ceremony", a design by japanese creator hana yagi that reimagines the traditional kimono through upcycled vintage pieces, a classic shiromuku bridal gown, and a deconstructed wedding dress

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Snowden St.16

It’s possible that Brazil never had a chance today. Japan too powerful.

Mary Branscombe4

four photographs of the athlete wearing, posing with and removing the outer kimono

A-Wax3

Well this is fuckin beautiful...... SHEESH.......

TruBlu2

Catching up on Osaka's kit. Stunning! 😱

SinnamonS

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Naomi Osaka at 2026 Wimbeldon, bringing fashion to the forefront, wearing Hana Yagi 🤍✨

1965h ago

Petrarca1

If they're not playing "Battle Without Honor Or Humanity" for her entrance, they're doing it wrong.

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Big Lord Bunny91

I love ... LOVE that the Williams sister truly kicked in the doors in so many ways - one them being allowing the tennis girlies to be more expressive in their clothing.

Cheryl Lynn Eaton80

I love that every time someone makes a snide comment about how she expresses her heritage, she leans into it even harder.

Absolute Fareed22

I'd forfeit immediately. You not beating my ass in style.

trust me, i’m a therapist5

ok our blackanese queen stepped out today

Ibrahim Moises Ed.S5

Ms. Osaka always got that shit on! 🔥

Goldstein (2026 edition)2

Oh, believe me it was not lost on these ears how the British woman chose to describe this outfit as "geisha" themed. You know she's using that term in the thinly veiled euphemistic form of the word. This is some top tier English racism right here. Calling her a Japanese whore. Nice.

The Associated Press

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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.

1644h ago

like_a_bosstonian2

Drop the Oren Ishii Rod Laver collab

Angele1

And why not. Let Naomi do her thing.

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Squall29

CLOSE ENOUGH, WELCOME BACK HIGH SUMMONER YUNA

Tennis Updates

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Naomi Osaka wins 6-1, 7-5 vs Elsa Jacquemot After retiring in the Bad Homburg final there was concerns fitness wise for Naomi but that's a good scoreline for her opener. 📸 Jimmie48/WTA Tour

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Cozy Blackbiird

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I love how Naomi Osaka uses her free will. Like, yes, please do walk onto a #Wimbledon 🎾 court in a kimono inspired by the O-ren Ishii character in Kill Bill... just because you want to 😍

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Tick Tock Tennis

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Osaka Shakes it Off There were big question marks around Naomi Osaka even playing Wimbledon this year after retiring in the final of Bad Homburg this weekend. But, playing the best grasscourt tennis of her career, the 4-time slam champ powers past Elsa Jacquemot, 6-1, 7-5.

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Jamacian Vegeta Gina💫Meko

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The way the announcer says "Japanese inspired... Geisha inspired.... Kimono inspired...." Like Naomi Osaka isn't deadass Japanese is ticking me

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TSN

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Naomi Osaka leaving us speechless with her incredible fit at #Wimbledon 🔥 (H/T @usopen)

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Courtney Nguyen

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Naomi Osaka walked into the hallowed grounds of the All England Club and said oh you revere tradition and history? That's cute. I'll show you tradition and history. www.vogue.co.uk/article/naom...

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uk-news.bsky.social

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Naomi Osaka wows Wimbledon crowd with kimono-inspired outfit | Wimbledon 2026 https://www.europesays.com/uk/1058216/ It was one of the most anticipated moments on the opening day of Wimbledon: Naomi Osaka’s on-court outfit.…#uk #news #uknews

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SATURDAY AM

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Agreed and when you consider that some of japan’s most recognizable celebrities are Black - it’s why we make manga with black protagonists like CLOCK STRIKER. Glad to see Suzuki, Rui Hachimura (Lakers) Naomi Osaka, & more! Hoping for a Japan win today!

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