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‘I Have the Hardest Tennis Shoes’ – Naomi Osaka Ups Her Sneaker Game As She Prepares for a Comeback on Clay

Published 04/19/2022, 4:30 PM EDT

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Naomi Osaka has always been a popular figure in the tennis fraternity ever since she won her first Grand Slam at the US Open in 2018. Since then, the Japanese star has managed to win a major title every year and has been one of the most recognizable faces in the world of sport.

Naomi Osaka reveals her newest Nike product

Nike has been sponsoring Osaka’s kit since 2019 and in collaboration with the company, Osaka has her customized line for each event. Nike also uses her logo for merchandizing as well. Osaka’s collaboration with the renowned not only provides tennis specific clothes and gear but also focuses more on activewear.

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Recently, Osaka posted a picture of the shoes that Nike and had designed for her upcoming clay-court season. The colors – blue, green, and black seem like a weird combination but it helps in bringing out the features of the shoe better. It looks quirky and right up Osaka’s style –  which is chaotic and colorful to say the least.

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“Tbh ever since I signed with Nike I feel like I consistently have the hardest tennis shoes to come out every season. Lol anyways here’s EU clay for ya,” she said.

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Will this year be better for Osaka on clay?

Naomi Osaka has had great success on hard surfaces but she has not been able to find her footing on the red dirt yet. While she managed to play at the 2021 French Open, she withdrew mid-way in order to preserve her mental health. Osaka’s refusal to speak at the post-match pressers led to a heavy backlash and it resulted in her pulling out of the event.

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She did help in bringing to the fore the issue of mental health in elite athletes and looks a lot better on court now than those days. Here’s hoping that those slick shoes and her rejuvenated mindset can help her find some success during the extensive clay court season.

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Rishma Banerjee is a tennis author at EssentiallySports. Having done her masters in Political Science with International Relations from Jadavpur University, Rishma's outlet from the hustle-bustle of academics has always been sports, especially Tennis. A die-hard fan of Rafael Nadal, she admires his grit, determination and dedication towards always being better. When not writing content for firms dealing with fintech to social media marketing to sports, she finds herself in journals and books dealing with geopolitics and strategic studies or scrolling endlessly through Tumblr!
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