Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleNaomi Osaka talks to the referee before the second-round women's singles match against Donna Vekic of Croatia (AP)Naomi Osaka made another bold fashion statement at the French Open, wearing a metallic gold bomber jacket and an ivory train over her sequined gold playing dress ahead of her second-round match. The Japanese tennis star defeated Donna Vekic 7-6, 6-4, securing her place in the third round at Roland Garros. Osaka's outfit had drawn criticism from her first-round opponent, Laura Siegemund, regarding the time taken to remove layers, including a bodice and long pleated skirt, before playing.Explaining her fashion choices, Osaka said that she enjoys keeping people “on their toes” and views athletes as entertainers, comparing her dress to the sparkling Eiffel Tower. This marks the first time since 2019 that Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam champion, has reached the third round at the French Open; she has never advanced past this stage. In fullNaomi Osaka chooses another bold French Open outfit after ‘fashion show’ criticismThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Osaka makes another fashion statement after earlier outfit caused stir
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleNaomi Osaka talks to the referee before the second-round women's singles match against Donna Vekic of Croatia (AP)Naomi Osaka made another bold fashion statement at the French Open, wearing a metallic gold bomber jacket and an ivory train over her sequined gold playing dress ahead of her second-round match. The Japanese tennis star defeated Donna Vekic 7-6, 6-4, securing her place in the third round at Roland Garros. Osaka's outfit had drawn criticism from her first-round opponent, Laura Siegemund, regarding the time taken to remove layers, including a bodice and long pleated skirt, before playing.Explaining her fashion choices, Osaka said that she enjoys keeping people “on their toes” and views athletes as entertainers, comparing her dress to the sparkling Eiffel Tower. This marks the first time since 2019 that Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam champion, has reached the third round at the French Open; she has never advanced past this stage. In fullNaomi Osaka chooses another bold French Open outfit after ‘fashion show’ criticismThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
