Naomi Osaka’s Wimbledon outfit went viral even before the tournament’s main draw, which will not start before June 29, 2026. As the outfit sold out within days, the Japanese star shared a heartfelt message for her fans.
Osaka is currently competing at the Bad Homburg Open, where her latest outing came on June 23 against Elise Mertens in the round of 16. The Japanese player produced a commanding performance this match, cruising to a 6-3, 6-3 straight-set victory. She is now preparing for her quarterfinal clash, which is scheduled for June 25.
Following her appearance at the Bad Homburg Open, Osaka is expected to compete at Wimbledon. Days before the start of the tournament, Nike unveiled her $185 Wimbledon kit, and fans quickly showed their love for the outfit by selling it out within days.
Reacting to the overwhelming response, Osaka shared a sweet message on Threads, thanking her fans for selling out the dress before she even had the chance to wear it on court.
“You guys selling out my Wimby dress before I even had the opportunity to wear it on court is really gagging me. Okay fashionistas I see you! (I got you for the walk on though😉❤️” wrote Naomi Osaka.
Along with her performance on the court, Osaka often makes headlines for her fashion choices on the court. She turned the French Open court into a fashion runway, wearing a sleeveless black corset bodice with delicate beading paired with a maxi skirt. This outfit was designed by Swiss couturier Kevin Germanier.
Naomi Osaka’s response to Laura Seigemund’s criticism on her outfit at the French Open
Naomi Osaka and Laura Siegemund faced off in the opening round of the French Open on May 26, 2026, with the Japanese layer securing an impressive 6-3, 7-6(3) victory. During this clash, Osaka once again grabbed attention for her fashion choices, wearing a shimmery gold tennis dress adorned with sequins that sparkled under the Paris sun.
In the post-match press, Seigemund appeared to take a subtle dig at the Japanese player’s outfit, stating that she came to play tennis and not put on a ‘fashion show.’
“I came here to play tennis, not to put on a fashion show. And if others want to put on a fashion show, then they should go ahead and do it. That’s totally fine with me,” said Seigemund.
She further expressed her frustration at Osaka getting a minute and a half to change her outfit on the court, adding:
“I find something else problematic. In our sport, at every tournament hey count every second, right up until you’ve unpacked your water bottle. But she can have a minute-and-a-half to change. I have a problem with that, because these rules simply exist and they are what they are.”
On the other hand, Osaka addressed the conversations surrounding her outfit with a calm attitude in her post-match press conference. Explaining why fashion plays an important role for her during the tournaments, she said:
“When I first saw the dress in real life, I felt like I looked like the Eiffel Tower at night-time when it’s sparkling. Sometimes people say athletes in show business or entertainer or whatever. I feel like, for me, Grand Slam walk-ons are the only time that I possibly feel like I’m an entertainer. “You know, I like to keep people on their toes. I think it’s really fun,” said Naomi Osaka.
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