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Naomi Osaka Wins in France, Flaunts Bold Corset.

5/27/2026

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Osaka Wins

Naomi Osaka defeated Laura Siegemund 6-3, 7-6(3) on May 26, 2026 in France and will face world No. 72 Donna Vekic in round two, keeping her 2026 record at 11-5.
She wore a black Germanier corset over a Nike dress, said it felt like the Eiffel Tower at night, and packed two plain backup dresses in case officials objected to reflections.
Aryna Sabalenka praised Osaka for expressing herself and appearing confident.

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Osaka Hosts

Naomi Osaka and Taylor Townsend hosted a dinner for Black tennis players after attending a “Black Party” with Coco Gauff, Gael Monfils, Alycia Parks and Chris Eubanks.
Osaka Instagrammed that she loves everyone regardless of race, and vowed to honor Black identity after seeing her father’s discrimination.
Fans called her outfit “ridiculous,” told her to “just play tennis,” and praised coach Tomasz Wiktorowski for boosting her confidence before French Open.

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Osaka Dazzles

Nike created tennis player Naomi Osaka’s sequined gold playing dress for the French Open.
Swiss designer Kevin Germanier supplied Osaka’s ceremonial black skirt and beaded bodice.
Osaka said Grand Slam walk-ons are her only moments to act as an entertainer because athletes are in show business.
Tennis player Aryna Sabalenka accessorised her opening win on Court Philippe-Chatrier with two diamond necklaces.

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Osaka Wins

Naomi Osaka defeated Laura Siegemund 6-3, 7-6(3) on May 26, 2026 in France and will face world No. 72 Donna Vekic in round two, keeping her 2026 record at 11-5.
She wore a black Germanier corset over a Nike dress, said it felt like the Eiffel Tower at night, and packed two plain backup dresses in case officials objected to reflections.
Aryna Sabalenka praised Osaka for expressing herself and appearing confident.

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