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Naomi Osaka has an unwavering passion for sports. Aside from the racket game, the Japanese tennis star has been an avid fan of the NBA, as witnessed by her courtside appearances. The 4-time singles Grand Slam champion was previously sighted in the stands during the Knicks vs. Lakers clash in New York City. This time around, it was the blockbuster match between the LA Lakers and Sacramento Kings that piqued the interest of the WTA superstar.

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Osaka, who has been away from the tour due to her maternity break, was there at the Crypto.com Arena while donning some stylish outfits. However, the former world No. 1 player’s courtside appearance has now prompted her male counterpart, Nick Kyrgios, to issue an honest ‘fashion’ verdict.

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Nick Kyrgios reacts to Naomi Osaka’s appearance at the LA Laker’s game

After embracing motherhood, the WTA superstar was spotted donning a stylish ensemble at the Laker’s game. Naomi Osaka was all dazzled up in an oversized striped Oxford shirt and a black jacket, which she elegantly paired with Louis Vuitton bag and shoes.

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Just like the Japanese tennis star, Nick Kyrgios was also there among the jam-packed crowd to witness the LA Lakers and Sacramento Kings’ game. Notably, the Aussie player was asked about his views on Osaka’s stylish appearance at the NBA match.

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In the latest episode of the Tennis Channel podcast show, Kyrgios said, “Yeah, she does upscale me in the in the fashion department. I just went into a hoodie and some Jordans. Not much; she’s very fashionable. And you know, she’s done that, you know, outside of the tennis world. She’s affected so many other brands.”

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While Naomi Osaka was wearing some dazzling outfits, the Aussie opened up about how he just went to watch the NBA game in a hoodie and his Jordans. Kyrgios further called Osaka “fashionable,” which is quite justified given her clothing collections.

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Naomi Osaka launched a stunning collection inspired by her heritage

The WTA player was born in Japan and later raised in New York, where she also pursued her tennis journey. Notably, in her collaboration with Nike, the four-time singles Grand Slam champion recently unveiled a fashion line inspired by her Japanese-American background.

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Naomi Osaka’s fashion collection includes various dazzling outfits, including a brown bomber jacket that has “Haiti” and “Japan” stitched over each sleeve. Apart from that, it also includes other stunning ensembles like the Nike Court Air Zoom and faux fur bucket hat.

What do you think of the Japanese tennis star’s stunning collection inspired by her heritage? Let us know in the comments section.

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Anurag Gusain is a Tennis Writer at EssentiallySports, who blends his innate talent for journalism with a solid foundation in English, earned during his undergraduate years. With more than two years of content creation under his belt, Anurag seamlessly translates his passion for tennis into captivating articles. At ES, he is the go-to voice for all things Serena Williams, skillfully covering both her on-court legacy and off-court endeavors. Beyond the tennis court, Anurag finds solace in gaming, where his strategic mind flourishes.

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