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Osaka's Wimbledon Kimono

Naomi Osaka explains her white kimono at Wimbledon, saying it represents her Japanese and Haitian heritage.

Naomi Osaka has been making a fashion statement at Wimbledon with her white kimono, which she says represents her dual heritage. The four-time Grand Slam winner explained how the traditional Japanese garment connects her to her roots while adhering to Wimbledon's all-white dress code. sportbet.rodeo

"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, which is Japanese and Haitian," Osaka told the BBC. "Then, if I dive deeper into Japanese culture, I think about the most iconic silhouette, which for me is a kimono."