Naomi Osaka has changed a lot in the last 12 months – but this may be her biggest change.
Japanese tennis star is still celebrating Her win over Jennifer Brady over the weekend to claim the second Australian Open crown – and the fourth Grand Slam title overall – and has decided to get a little creative with her locks.
Osaka showed off a bold new look on social media on Thursday, showing a shadow of straight, shiny pink hair and pink eyes – a far cry from her usual brown, curly locks she pulls back into a ponytail when she is in court. It occurs in
There is a possibility that the number 2 in the world was testing a wig to see what pink would feel for a day, but it seems very legitimate to us as a dye work.
Osaka mentioned the Japanese manga character Sakura in her post, and Olympic great Usain Bolt, a fan, commented on Instagram: “Yu wore it @naomiosaka worthy.”
Osaka defeated Brady 6-4 6-3 on Saturday night at Rod Laver Arena, before his victory speech drew attention A strange, unintentional bloomer.
After asking Brady if she likes being called Jennifer or Jenny, the American replies “Jenny”. However, Osaka turns back to the microphone and opened with: “First of all, I want to congratulate Jennifer.”
Accidental one-liners cracked the Internet But while Sneb may have added insult to injury, the four-time major winner was horrified to learn that she would completely ignore Brady’s instruction.
Taking to Twitter on Sunday, Osaka wrote “OMG No.” with crying and sad emojis.
“I promise you that my brain thought I had called her Jenny at that moment and I was very confused as to why the crowd was laughing.” I am very sorry, ”he said.
During their post-match press conference, Osaka promises not to be weighed by “pressure and expectation” After his latest win, he could win 10 grand slams.
Osaka became only the third player after Monica Seles and Roger Federer to win their first four big finals and reach number 2 in the world rankings.
The 23-year-old sensation is now seen as the dominant force in women’s tennis, a view shared by seven-time slam winner Matt Villander, who believes Osaka could win 10 Grand Slams.
“I’m taking it in blocks. For now, I’m trying to go for five, ”Osaka said, when asked about Willander’s remarks. “After five I would probably think of dividing 10, so maybe seven or eight. I do not like things to take the big picture. For me, I like being in the moment.
He said that it is an honor. But I do not want to weigh myself with pressure and expectations. “
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