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Big-Hearted Gesture Hits Naomi Osaka Right in the Feels as Daughter Shai Already Makes Her Impact Felt in the Branding World

Published 11/10/2023, 4:17 PM EST

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After announcing her comeback, former world number 1, Naomi Osaka has left no stone unturned to make sure she is in her best form whenever she is ready. The fanbase is eagerly waiting for her to be back in action on the court. Before hitting the court, Osaka decided to make a stop at her favorite store for shoes. But little did she know about the pleasant surprise that awaited her, eliciting an emotional reaction.

Osaka has worked with Nike for years and they just designed a brand new and very special and unique logo for her. It highlighted all the traits of her personality and her unique background. The new logo surely seemed to hit a chord inside her. Let’s see why.

Nike’s new logo for Naomi Osaka made her overwhelmed with emotions

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Naomi Osaka announced yesterday that she would be making her comeback to professional tennis in 2024 at the Brisbane International. To give her best on the court, Osaka decided to make a pit stop at the Nike store to get her favorite pair of shoes for the game.

When in the store, she came across the new logo Nike had developed for her. Her old logo had an adorable kitten and now they have added an even smaller kitten along with it to represent her daughter Shai. Osaka posted multiple stories on Instagram to showcase the new work of art. Additionally, she also wrote a caption saying, “The little kitten to represent Shai has me so in my feels”.

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It was a beautiful gesture from the renowned sports brand, as it shows how they care about Osaka and feel about her as a part of their family. Not just the logo, Osaka also enjoyed other aspects of taking the stop too.

Osaka seems to enjoy the autumn in Portland

Besides the story she posted on her Instagram page, she also posted a bunch of pictures on her account as well. One of the first photos was of the logo and the other merchandise. She also posed for a few photos on the street and outside the store. It is autumn season in Portland and the leaves have started to fall, which made for a perfect backdrop for her.

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She also wrote a caption for the photos in her post. It read, “Quick Portland trip in my lemon peppa steppas 🍋 Ngl Portland kinda nice, I don’t know if it’s the autumn leaves though 😂”.

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Her carousel on social media does signify that this little trip is definitely a good break for the tennis star before she immerses herself completely into the sport once again. Do you think Osaka can reach the top of the WTA World Rankings again? Let us know in the comments.

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Written by:

Ishmeet Kaur

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Growing up, I was always drawn to the sport and would spend hours watching matches on TV, practicing my own skills on the court, and reading about the latest news and updates in the tennis world. It's no surprise that I eventually pursued a career in sports journalism, with a focus on tennis.

As a tennis sportswriter for ES, I've had the opportunity to cover some of the biggest tournaments in the world, including Roland Garros, Wimbledon, the US Open, and the Australian Open.
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Daniel D'Cruz