Naomi Osaka will dial back her fashion statements at Wimbledon. She advanced to the quarterfinals with a 6-2, 7-6(2) victory over Aryna Sabalenka on Sunday.
What happened?
Naomi Osaka wore a traditional all-white kimono-inspired robe on the opening day of the tournament and brought it back for her fourth-round entrance.
She opted for a lighter-weight jacket paired with a flowing tulle train for the second and third rounds.
Why it matters for Naomi Osaka
Osaka explained that she wants to focus on her tennis now, so she might dial back on her fashion choices at Wimbledon.
She stated that the French Open's designer was based in France, allowing for immediate sewing, but the kimono had to be gotten from Japan.
What comes next?
Naomi Osaka will face Karolina Muchova in the quarterfinals on Tuesday.
Osaka is grateful for her success at Wimbledon, comparing it to her achievements at other Grand Slams.
She has won two Australian Open and US Open titles but made the quarterfinals at Wimbledon for the first time.
Osaka mentioned that the crowd is lovely and the atmosphere is amazing, making it cool to play on that court.
She had a one-sided beef with Chris Eubanks, who got to the quarters before her, but she's glad to finally join him.
Naomi Osaka's quarterfinals match against Karolina Muchova is scheduled for Tuesday.
The Japanese tennis player is looking forward to her next match, focusing on her performance rather than her fashion statements.