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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Yara El-Shaboury at Wimbledon

Naomi Osaka tones down the jellyfish, but Wimbledon entrances help soothe nerves

Naomi Osaka arrives on court to face Anastasia Gasanova wearing a traditional sash, a flowing train and a bomber jacket embroidered with flowers
Naomi Osaka arrives on court to face Anastasia Gasanova wearing a traditional sash, a flowing train and a bomber jacket embroidered with flowers. Photograph: Shaun Brooks/CameraSport/Getty Images

Naomi Osaka’s on-court entrances have become almost as anticipated as her first serve. Two days after turning heads in a sculptural kimono-inspired creation embroidered with cranes and cherry blossom for her 2026 Wimbledon opener, the four-time grand slam champion dressed to command attention again.

The sweeping layers had been toned down – replaced by a cleaner silhouette featuring a traditional sash, a flowing train and a bomber jacket embroidered with flowers – but the effect was the same with photographers and fans crowding around her during the five-minute walk to No 2 Court on Wednesday.

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