Osaka sparkles in golden French Open outfit
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Naomi Osaka dazzled at the French Open in a sparkling gold outfit, reminiscent of the Eiffel Tower at night. She won her first-round match against Laura Siegemund with a score of 6-3, 7-6.
Key points
- Naomi Osaka wore a sparkling gold outfit at the French Open
- Her outfit was compared to the Eiffel Tower at night
- Osaka won her first-round match against Laura Siegemund
- The match score was 6-3, 7-6 (7-3)
- Osaka is a four-time Grand Slam champion
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Another Grand Slam, another iconic outfit delivered by Naomi Osaka.
The Japanese player continued her tradition of jaw-dropping looks at the majors with an outfit that sparkled like "the Eiffel Tower at night" at the French Open.
Osaka arrived on Court Suzanne Lenglen with a black corset and cascading pleated skirt that swept dramatically over the red clay.
Underneath the moody ensemble, Osaka wore a glittering gold tennis dress, with the sequins reflecting the scorching Paris sun.
The four-time Grand Slam champion also shone on court as she beat Germany's Laura Siegemund 6-3 7-6 (7-3) to reach the second round.
Asked about her inspiration for the outfit, the 28-year-old said: "Funny enough, you know the Eiffel Tower at night when its sparkly? I think I look like that a little bit."
Watching Osaka's entrance live on TNT Sports, top seed Aryna Sabalenka said: "This is sparkling. I love it. I love that she is expressing herself and feels confident.
"That's the beauty of the fashion world, there's space for anything and I love that she's bringing it on court."
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Osaka made a statement as she walked onto court with a Kevin Germanier-designed outfit
Osaka joked afterwards that she had worried she would not be allowed to play in the dress.
"When I first saw it, I felt like I look like the Eiffel Tower at night time when it's bright," she said.
"Then I actually got a little worried because when the sun hits the dress, it reflects a lot, so I was a little scared the umpire was going to kick me off the court.
"I got two back-up, normal dresses - thankfully I didn't have to wear them."
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Gold sequins shimmered in the Paris sun as Osaka faced Laura Siegemund in the first round
The outer black pieces were designed by Kevin Germanier, who is known for his sustainable approach to fashion, while the gold dress was custom made by Nike.
"Sometimes people say athletes are in show business or entertainers or whatever," Osaka said.
"For me, Grand Slam walk-ons are the only time that I possibly feel like I'm an entertainer."
At the Australian Open in January, Osaka made a statement entrance in a jellyfish-inspired outfit which she dedicated to her two-year-old daughter Shai.
Former British number one Annabel Croft said a lot of players "would not be able to live up to the expectation" of walking out in custom made outfits like Osaka's.
"If you out there in an extraordinary outfit, you've got to live up to that and have the confidence to play in it and give the crowd the tennis as well as the outfit," she said on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra.
"Naomi can handle it. She really loves it and she's not fazed by it."
Since the birth of her daughter in 2023, Osaka has re-established herself in the world's top 20 and she reached the semi-finals at the US Open in September.
The former world number one will face Croatia's Donna Vekic in the next round.
Other iconic Grand Slam outfits
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Serena Williams at the 2004 US Open Image source, Getty Images
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Serena Williams dressed in black head-to-toe at the 2004 US Open, including a black denim skirt, a studded tank top and custom leather-look tennis boots
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Maria Sharapova at Wimbledon in 2008 Image source, Getty Images
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Maria Sharapova put a twist on Wimbledon's all-white dress code in 2008, wearing a tuxedo-style top and smart shorts combination
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Venus Williams at the 2010 French Open Image source, Getty Images
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Venus Williams sported a black and red corset-style lace dress at the 2010 French Open
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Serena Williams at the 2018 French Open Image source, Getty Images
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Serena Williams opted for a black catsuit at the 2018 French Open, which she said made her feel like a "superhero"
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Naomi Osaka at the 2024 US Open Image source, Getty Images
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Naomi Osaka wore a lime green and white outfit decorated with bows, including a large one on her back, at the 2024 US Open
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Japan's Naomi Osaka arrives wearing a Robert Wun designed outfit to face Croatia's Antonia Ruzic Image source, Getty Images
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Osaka sported an ocean blue tie-dye tracksuit jacket with white wide-leg bottoms as part of a jellyfish-inspired outfit at the 2026 Australian Open
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Slide 1 of 6, Serena Williams at the 2004 US Open, Serena Williams dressed in black head-to-toe at the 2004 US Open, including a black denim skirt, a studded tank top and custom leather-look tennis boots
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Q&A
What did Naomi Osaka wear at the French Open?
Naomi Osaka wore a black corset and a cascading pleated skirt over a glittering gold tennis dress.
Who did Naomi Osaka defeat in the first round of the French Open?
Naomi Osaka defeated Germany's Laura Siegemund in the first round.
What was the score of Naomi Osaka's match against Laura Siegemund?
Naomi Osaka won the match with a score of 6-3, 7-6 (7-3).
How many Grand Slam titles has Naomi Osaka won?
Naomi Osaka is a four-time Grand Slam champion.
