Wimbledon 2026 | Osaka Defeats Jacquemot After Japanese-Inspired 'Kill Bill' Kimono Walk-On
Osaka’s all-white look, designed with Hana Yagi, honored Japanese ceremonial dress and Wimbledon rules as she beat Elsa Jacquemot 6-1, 7-5.
- On Monday, Naomi Osaka defeated Elsa Jacquemot 6-1, 7-5 at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, advancing to the second round in her eye-catching kimono-inspired gown.
- Osaka collaborated with Tokyo-based designer Hana Yagi to honor her Japanese heritage and Wimbledon's all-white dress code, while drawing inspiration from Lucy Liu's character in the film "Kill Bill."
- Firing 34 winners, Osaka rebounded from a 4-games-to-1 deficit in the second set, while the gown featured three-dimensional embroidery of cranes and cherry blossoms with bell sleeves.
- Fans have dubbed the former world number one "Grass-saka" due to her strong grass-court performance, and her victory showed no obvious signs of the foot injury that forced her to retire in Germany last week.
- Previously debuting a jellyfish-inspired outfit at the Australian Open and a glittering ensemble at the French Open, Osaka continues her fashion-forward tour as she advances deeper into Wimbledon.
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Naomi Osaka reveals what inspired her kimono before first-round Wimbledon win
Naomi Osaka wore a jaw-dropping white number to walk onto Court 3 for her first-round match at Wimbledon on Monday. The four-time Grand Slam champion donned an all-white, full-length kimono as she stepped onto the court before her 6-1, 7-5 win over Elsa Jacquemot.
Naomi Osaka’s Kill Bill-inspired kimono-kanzashi is the ultimate serve at Wimbledon 2026
Celebrated Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka stunned at Wimbledon, defeating Elsa Jacquemot while making a powerful cultural statement. Walking out in a custom Japanese ceremonial dress by designer Hana Yagi, Osaka blended high fashion with personal storytelling. The breathtaking white outfit featured embroidered cranes, cherry blossoms, and elegant Mikimoto jewels, inspired by the iconic character O Ren Ishii from Kill Bill.
The Kill Bill inspiration behind Naomi Osaka's show-stopping Wimbledon look
Naomi Osaka opened her Wimbledon campaign in an all-white, kimono-inspired ensemble before beating Elsa Jacquemot in straight sets. The Hana Yagi-designed look drew attention for blending Japanese heritage, film inspiration and the tournament's strict dress code.
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