Tennis superstar makes a big entrance at Wimbledon
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Image source, Getty ImagesPublished30 June 2026You may know Naomi Osaka as a tennis star who has won four Grand Slams and has been world number one.
But fans all over the world also look forward to her arrivals at major tournaments due to the walk-on outfits she wears. And her first outfit for Wimbledon 2026 did not disappoint. Sticking to the All England Club's strict "all-white" rules where players must wear predominantly white clothing, Osaka paid tribute to her nation's culture by arriving in a traditional national dress of Japan, called a kimono.
The wrap-around dress had floral details and was designed by Tokyo-based designer Hana Yagi. Image source, Getty ImagesShe then removed the kimono to play her match, which she won 6-1, 7-5 against French player Elsa Jacquemot. "If I dive deeper into Japanese culture, I think about the most iconic silhouette, which for me is a kimono.
You don't have to see the colour of a kimono to know that it is a kimono." It's not the first time we have seen Osaka in a striking outfit on court. During the 2026 Australian Open, she wore a flowing jellyfish-inspired dress, complete with an over-sized hat and veil.
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What information do we collect from this quiz?Serena Williams is back at Wimbledon for 2026. The US superstar is a true legend of the sport and has had an amazing journey to the top. It's involved breaking records, family bonds and incredible talent.
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