“My Hair Fairy Godmother”: Naomi Osaka Hails Hairstylist for Her Look at Tokyo Olympics 2020
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Tokyo 2020 Olympics – The Tokyo 2020 Olympics Opening Ceremony – Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan – July 23, 2021. Naomi Osaka of Japan carries the Olympic torch at the opening ceremony REUTERS/Hannah Mckay
Japanese tennis player Naomi Osaka has reached great heights in quick succession. Within a matter of a few years, she has become the highest-paid female athlete. At the age of 23 years, she is the proud winner of four Grand Slam titles.
At the moment, the Tokyo Olympic Games are underway. Yesterday at the opening ceremony, Naomi Osaka was given the honor of carrying the Olympic torch. She was the first player from the tennis community to receive such a duty. She later termed it as the greatest athletic achievement of her life.
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Tokyo 2020 Olympics – Tennis Training – Ariake Tennis Park, Tokyo, Japan – July 20, 2021 Naomi Osaka of Japan during training REUTERS/Edgar Su
Naomi Osaka had an outstanding look at the opening ceremony
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However, her look at the ceremony was another talking point. She braided her hair with the Japanese flag color, comprising of red and white. The Japanese athlete later thanked her hairstylist for doing an amazing job. She stated, “The magic behind these braids. My hair fairy godmother.”
Coming onto tennis, Naomi will be playing her opening round match against China’s Saisai Zheng tomorrow. However, she has decided to only concentrate on singles and no other categories.
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In the past few months, the Japanese star has gone through ups and downs. After winning the Australian Open, her form has dipped since the season shifted on the clay courts. She decided to boycott press conferences at the French Open, which wasn’t received well by fans and people from the tennis circuit.
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Tokyo 2020 Olympics – Tennis Training – Ariake Tennis Park, Tokyo, Japan – July 19, 2021 Naomi Osaka of Japan during training REUTERS/Hannah Mckay
She soon withdrew from the Grand Slam event before her second-round match. After that, she released a statement that she would be skipping the Wimbledon Championships.
Her appearance tomorrow will be her first competitive match since she withdrew from the French Open. We wish her all the best for the upcoming games and for the rest of the season.
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Undoubtedly the greatest athletic achievement and honor I will ever have in my life. I have no words to describe the feelings I have right now but I do know I am currently filled with gratefulness and thankfulness ❤️ love you guys thank you. pic.twitter.com/CacWQ5ToUD
— NaomiOsaka大坂なおみ (@naomiosaka) July 23, 2021
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