Naomi Osaka Beats Siegemund 6-3 7-6 in French Open Opener as Gold Dress Steals Spotlight
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Updated · BBC.com · May 26
Naomi Osaka Beats Siegemund 6-3 7-6 in French Open Opener as Gold Dress Steals Spotlight
3 articles · Updated · BBC.com · May 26
Naomi Osaka opened her French Open with a 6-3 7-6 (7-3) win over Germany's Laura Siegemund, advancing to the second round.
The 28-year-old arrived in a black corset and pleated skirt before revealing a shimmering gold dress she said was inspired by the Eiffel Tower at night.
Osaka said the sequined outfit reflected so strongly in the Paris sun that she feared an umpire might reject it, and she brought two backup dresses.
Top seed Aryna Sabalenka praised the look on TNT Sports, while Osaka said Grand Slam walk-ons are the only moments she really feels like an entertainer.
The Kevin Germanier-Nike collaboration extends Osaka's custom Grand Slam fashion run after her Australian Open jellyfish look; she next faces Donna Vekic.
Will Naomi Osaka's on-court couture finally break her third-round curse at the French Open?
As stars embrace high fashion, are Grand Slam tournaments becoming the new Fashion Week for athletic brands?