- Naomi Osaka made another bold fashion statement at the French Open, wearing a metallic gold bomber jacket and an ivory train over her sequined gold playing dress ahead of her second-round match.
- The Japanese tennis star defeated Donna Vekic 7-6, 6-4, securing her place in the third round at Roland Garros.
- Osaka's outfit had drawn criticism from her first-round opponent, Laura Siegemund, regarding the time taken to remove layers, including a bodice and long pleated skirt, before playing.
- Explaining her fashion choices, Osaka said that she enjoys keeping people “on their toes” and views athletes as entertainers, comparing her dress to the sparkling Eiffel Tower.
- This marks the first time since 2019 that Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam champion, has reached the third round at the French Open; she has never advanced past this stage.
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