The fashion at Wimbledon has been a highlight of the tournament so far, with several players making bold statements with their outfits.
One player who has caught attention is Naomi Osaka, who has wowed fans with her stylish ensembles. For her opening match, she wore an all-white "Kill Bill" inspired kimono, which was a nod to her Japanese and Haitian heritage.
Osaka has said that she thinks about Wimbledon's all-white dress code and how it relates to her cultural background. "When I think about Wimbledon, it's obviously the all white," she said. "When I think about that, I think about my cultures, my heritage, which is Japanese and Haitian."
Matteo Berrettini, who reached the Wimbledon final in 2021, has also spoken out about the pressure to dress up for the tournament. "I think people are going to be torn," he said. "I think some people are going to like it and some people are going to think that anyone who is dressed up to walk out is doing too much."
Naomi Osaka's outfits have been particularly striking, and her second-round ensemble featured a white jacket with floral decoration and a long train, which trailed behind her. She paired this with a cream obi belt, adding a touch of elegance to her overall look.
Taylor Fritz, who wore a Hugo Boss suit to his second-round match, has also weighed in on the importance of dressing up for Wimbledon. "You show up in a full outfit and get snipped in the first round, you kind of look stupid," he said. "You look really stupid, honestly."
Despite the pressure to conform to Wimbledon's traditional dress code, players like Osaka are using their outfits as a way to express themselves and showcase their cultural heritage.
