Trending Now - Naomi Osaka Stands Firm on Controversial French Open Outfit
WHO:
Daily Mail Sports - Naomi Osaka, former world No 1 tennis player
US Magazine - Laura Siegemund, 38, German tennis player
WHAT:
The New York Times - Osaka's outfit for her first-round match included a black corset and matching pleated skirt layered over a gold dress designed by Nike, which was striped with sequins.
The New York Times - Osaka's outfit for her next match features a slightly oversized golden jacket and a cream version of the cascading skirt.
The New York Times - Osaka stated, “I feel like today obviously my opponent was definitely really tricky with all her dropshots and things like that, and she kind of gave me no rhythm at a certain point.”
The New York Times - Osaka last reached the third round of the French Open in 2019.
The New York Times - Osaka's outfit for her next match includes a cream version of the cascading skirt that contrasts with the red clay.
The New York Times - Osaka expressed concern that her dress glittered so brightly in the sun that it might distract the umpire from allowing it on the match court.
The New York Times - Osaka stated, “I got two backup normal Nike dresses — shoutout, Nike,” indicating she was prepared with alternatives for her match.
The New York Times - Osaka wore a black corset and matching pleated skirt over a gold dress designed by Nike during her first-round match.
The New York Times - Osaka won her first-round match against Laura Siegemund with a score of 6-3, 7-6(3).
The New York Times - Osaka faced 2024 Paris Olympics silver medalist Donna Vekić in the second round.
The New York Times - Osaka's outfit included a slightly oversized golden jacket and a cream version of the cascading skirt for her next match.
Daily Mail Sports - Naomi Osaka posted an Instagram photo in an ostentatious outfit.
Daily Mail Sports - Osaka's outfit is associated with a £7.5 million-a-year deal.
US Magazine - Laura Siegemund commented on Osaka's outfit after their first-round match, stating, “It’s something that really doesn’t matter to me.”
WHERE:
Daily Mail Sports - Eiffel Tower, Paris, France
US Magazine - French Open venue
WHEN:
US Magazine - The first-round match took place on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
WHY:
The New York Times - Osaka mentioned, “I feel like fashion, for me, I tell people, I don’t talk a lot, so that way I can talk through my clothes,” highlighting her view on fashion as a form of self-expression.
The New York Times - Osaka views fashion as a crucial form of self-expression and homage to predecessors like Venus and Serena Williams.
Daily Mail Sports - Osaka is rallying against criticism regarding her outfit.
HOW:
The New York Times - Osaka collaborates with couturiers on her outfits and has her own creative team.
The New York Times - Osaka collaborated with couturier Kevin Germanier, whose design for her outfit evokes the shape of the Eiffel Tower.
The New York Times - Osaka collaborated with couturier Kevin Germanier, who works with upcycled materials, for her outfit.
Daily Mail Sports - Osaka showcased her outfit in front of the Eiffel Tower before returning to court.
(UPDATED May 28, 2026 21:36 UTC)
Naomi Osaka made a striking impression in her first-round match with an outfit that featured a black corset and a pleated skirt layered over a sequined gold dress designed by Nike. For her next match, she plans to wear a slightly oversized golden jacket paired with a cream version of the cascading skirt. After her recent match, Osaka reflected on her opponent's tricky play, saying, “I feel like today obviously my opponent was definitely really tricky with all her dropshots and things like that, and she kind of gave me no rhythm at a certain point.”
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(UPDATED May 28, 2026 16:21 UTC)
Naomi Osaka's upcoming match outfit features a cream cascading skirt that beautifully contrasts with the red clay of the court, designed in collaboration with couturier Kevin Germanier, who drew inspiration from the Eiffel Tower. Osaka has expressed some concern that the dress might glitter too brightly in the sun, potentially distracting the umpire, and she has prepared for this by bringing along two backup Nike dresses. She emphasized her belief that fashion serves as a form of self-expression, saying, “I feel like fashion, for me, I tell people, I don’t talk a lot, so that way I can talk through my clothes.”
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(UPDATED May 28, 2026 12:07 UTC)
Naomi Osaka made a striking impression in her first-round match, wearing a black corset and pleated skirt over a gold dress designed by Nike, and she secured a victory against Laura Siegemund with a score of six games to three, seven games to six, with a tiebreak score of three. In her upcoming second-round match, she will face 2024 Paris Olympics silver medalist Donna Vekić, sporting a new outfit that features a slightly oversized golden jacket and a cream version of the cascading skirt. Osaka's fashion choices reflect her belief in self-expression and pay tribute to trailblazers like Venus and Serena Williams, with her outfits created in collaboration with couturier Kevin Germanier, known for using upcycled materials.
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(UPDATED May 28, 2026 10:19 UTC)
Naomi Osaka, the former world No 1 tennis player, recently shared a striking Instagram photo of herself in an ostentatious outfit, which is linked to a lucrative £7.5 million-a-year deal. After their first-round match at the French Open, Laura Siegemund commented on Osaka's outfit, saying, “It’s something that really doesn’t matter to me.” Osaka showcased her outfit in front of the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris, as she continues to rally against criticism regarding her fashion choices.