A post was made by Nike today on their official social media account about the outfit that the comeback star Naomi Osaka will be wearing for her Australian Open 2024. The debut of her outfit in all black has made fans very excited about the details. However, one remarkable aspect of the dress is that it bears a striking resemblance to the outfit another tennis player wore in the past.

Serena Williams wore a very similar outfit in the final tournament before her retirement and the resemblance it holds to Osaka’s outfit is quite uncanny. Is it a deliberate symbol or a simple coincidence?

Naomi Osaka going the Serena Williams way for Australian Open 2024

When Serena Williams retired, the brilliant US Open game was the last time fans saw her on the hard court. Clad all in black, she was all smiles as she played against Ajla Tomljanović, although losing in three sets. While it spelled the end of her career, Naomi Osaka is hoping for a kickstart to hers.

Williams’ outfit was a black ensemble with a crystal-embellished bodice, swirling skirt, and sheer sleeves. And when we noticed the same kind of bodice with crystals in Osaka, it was clear where the inspiration came from. Osaka’s dress is more conservative with a high neck and silver embellishments, and no sleeves. But another common fact is that both the tennis stars had their outfits designed by Nike. Even the bottom half of her dress looks similar to the swirling layer skirt that Serena Williams wore at her final tournament.

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Williams bowed out from the tennis world after a successful run of almost three decades and 23 Grand Slams to boast. Naomi Osaka has been a pro for almost ten years and four big titles to her name. Finding inspiration in one of the GOATS is only natural! Fans, for one, had nothing but praise for her and the overall fit.

Tennis fans appreciate the Nike outfit as Osaka prepares for a comeback

Nike has long impressed the tennis circuit with their apparel and Naomi Osaka was no different. Many poured in comments of adoration on the Instagram post. One fan commented, “So cool”, on the outfit post of Osaka and Nike where she was wearing the black dress.

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Another fan added, “Better than Adidas”, pointing to the fact that Nike did a better job than other brands when it comes to creating fits like these for tennis players.

A fan also mentioned, “Legendary”, in the comment section of the post. It clearly depicts the impact the outfit had on the fans as they were overly excited by it.

An Instagram user added, “Love the outfit, good luck”. The fan not only appreciated the fit but also wished Osaka all the best for her upcoming tournament.

The last comment was, “This is a nice one ❤️”. Fans were absolutely delighted with the fabulous fit and we think this certainly has to do with the fact that Serena Williams’ outfit in the past got a lot of hype, and so this one is getting the same as well.

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