After more than a decade and a half in the sport, Naomi Osaka is steering the pace of this tennis season on her own terms.
Across a career marked by notable peaks, she’s had moments to remember, such as 2018 when she captured the US Open title in a final that pitted her against the sport’s icon Serena Williams.
Yet darker chapters emerged in 2021, when she endured a series of emotional struggles. Those moments ultimately led her to withdraw from the French Open to prioritize her mental health.
In this new phase, Osaka seems steadier and more assured, and that confidence is reflected in the striking outfits she debuts on the tournament circuit.
This week, the 28-year-old illustrated that renewed sense of direction on Aug. 26 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, New York, through an Instagram shoot.
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In the Wednesday update from her second U.S. Open practice, Osaka grabbed attention with a sun-kissed off-shoulder Dolce & Gabbana ensemble.
The short dress, priced at $3,850, featured draped layers, and she paired it with heels in the same shade.
Her voluminous tresses were neatly styled into tight cornrows.
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Danielle Brooks
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