Naomi Osaka wowed the Wimbledon crowd with a kimono inspired by Lucy Liu's character in 'Kill Bill' as she walked onto the grass at the All England Club on Monday. She won her first-round match 6-1, 7-5 against Elsa Jacquemot.
What happened?
Naomi Osaka's outfit was a flowing kimono with swinging sleeves and elaborate embroidery, drawing a rave reaction from the crowd.
The Japanese player got the inspiration for the outfit from a Quentin Tarantino movie, saying her Japanese heritage means a lot to her.
Why it matters for Naomi Osaka
Naomi Osaka's fashion creations and walk-ons are becoming an eagerly anticipated ritual at both Grand Slam tournaments and other events, with her previous outfits including a wide-brim hat and a ceremonial black skirt.
At the Australian Open this year, she walked onto court wearing a wide-brim hat, a veil, and holding a white parasol, while at the French Open, she came out for her opening match in a ceremonial black skirt and sleeveless beaded bodice.
What comes next?
Naomi Osaka will continue to make fashion statements at Wimbledon, with her next match scheduled to take place on Wednesday, and fans are eagerly waiting to see what she will wear next.
The four-time Grand Slam champion's ability to handle the all-white rule at the All England Club was a big question ahead of Wimbledon, but she proved that she can still make a fashion statement while adhering to the rules.
Naomi Osaka said she never thought of the color white being a restriction, and instead saw it as an opportunity to use different patterns, fabrics, and textures, which she did with her kimono outfit.
Alicia Molik, the former top-10 ranked player who is doing commentary for the BBC, said that Naomi Osaka's fashion creations and walk-ons are something that fans have been waiting for all day, and that she is a true queen of the court.
Naomi Osaka's win against Elsa Jacquemot was a dominant performance, with her winning 6-1, 7-5, and she will look to continue her winning streak in her next match.
The crowd at Wimbledon was wowed by Naomi Osaka's outfit, with many fans eagerly waiting with their phones aloft to record her entrance, and one female fan shouting C'mon queen! as she walked out.
Naomi Osaka's ability to make a fashion statement while still performing well on the court is a testament to her skill and dedication to her craft, and fans are eagerly waiting to see what she will do next.
Naomi Osaka's next match will be a highly anticipated event, with fans eager to see what she will wear and how she will perform on the court, and she will look to continue her winning streak and make a deep run in the tournament.