Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Read more
Naomi Osaka commanded attention with her fashion choices at the French Open this week.
She arrived on Court Suzanne-Lenglen in a ceremonial black skirt and a sleeveless beaded bodice, which she then removed to reveal a sequined gold playing dress for her opening match.
Osaka said she uses fashion to “talk through my clothes” as she is not a very talkative person.
“I am a little dramatic when it comes to my fashion sense,” she said.
Osaka beat Germany’s Laura Siegemund 6-3 7-6 (7-3) to reach the second round.
Following the match, she joked that she had worried that she would be asked to change.
Noami Osaka shed her bodice and long pleated skirt to reveal the gold dress underneath (AP)
“When I first saw it, I felt like I look like the Eiffel Tower at night time when it’s bright,” she said.
“Then I actually got a little worried because when the sun hits the dress, it reflects a lot, so I was a little scared the umpire was going to kick me off the court.
“I got two back-up, normal dresses. Thankfully, I didn’t have to wear them.”
The outer pieces were designed by Kevin Germanier, while the gold dress was by Nike.
Earlier this year at the Australian Open, Osaka walked on in an outfit inspired by a jellyfish, with a wide-brimmed white hat, veil, and parasol.
The tennis player says the sparkly dress reminded her of the Eiffel Tower at night (Getty)
The four-time Grand Slam champion also recently wore a show-stopping outfit at the Met Gala in New York.
The white sculptural fitted dress was designed by Robert Wun, and featured exaggerated shoulders, red feathers, and a matching headpiece. To complete her look, Osaka wore two-toned red gloves.
“My outfit was so heavy,” she said.
“I felt like I had like a 20-pound vest on. But I just kept trying to tell myself to have good posture because tennis players … sometimes we hunch over a lot.”
Osaka in Robert Wun at the Met Gala earlier this month (Getty)
Earlier on Court Philippe-Chatrier, top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka wore two necklaces with diamonds for her opening win.
Watching Osaka’s entrance on TNT Sports, Sabalenka said that she loved the outfit.
”This is sparkling. I love it. I love that she is expressing herself and feels confident,” Sabalenka said.
“That’s the beauty of the fashion world, there’s space for anything and I love that she’s bringing it on court.”