Osaka's Kimono Connects Heritage at Wimbledon

Naomi Osaka has been making a statement at Wimbledon 2026 through her fashion choices, wearing a white kimono that connects with her cultural heritage. The former world champion explained how the tournament's all-white tradition resonates with her Japanese and Haitian background. hilogame.news

'When I think about Wimbledon, it's obviously the all white. There's obviously the tradition of it all. In my head, when I think about that, I think about my cultures, my heritage,' Osaka told the BBC, highlighting how the kimono represents an 'iconic silhouette' from Japanese culture that can be recognized even without color.