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Osaka's Kimono Statement at Wimbledon

Naomi Osaka is making a cultural statement at Wimbledon 2026 by wearing a traditional white kimono.

Naomi Osaka is using fashion to express herself and represent her heritage at Wimbledon 2026. The four-time Grand Slam champion has been wearing a traditional white kimono, telling the BBC it connects her to her Japanese roots.

Osaka explained that Wimbledon's all-white tradition connects her to her Japanese heritage. 'When I dive deeper into Japanese culture, I think about the most iconic silhouette, which for me is a kimono,' she said. umafrika.club