‘Tennis Brings Me Such Enjoyment’ – American Designer Kelly Wearstler Takes Inspiration From Naomi Osaka for Improving Her Game

In her brief career to date, Naomi Osaka has achieved tremendous success. The Japanese star is one of the top players on the WTA tour currently. She has managed to lift four Grand Slam titles, with some big wins over the likes of Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka. Owing to her exploits on the court, Osaka has become a role model for many. Further, she has inspired many people to take up the sport.

Recently, the 24-year-old designed her new tennis racket in collaboration with her sister, Mari Osaka. She gifted one of them to the American designer, Kelly Wearstler. Subsequently, she thanked Osaka for the wonderful present.

Naomi Osaka gifts Yonex tennis racket to Kelly Wearstler

Kelly Wearstler took to Instagram to express gratitude to Osaka for gifting her the tennis racket. She said, “LOVE GAME. Big thank you to @naomiosaka for this stunning new @yonex_com racquet and bag designed by the incredible player and her artist sister @mari.osaka who she collaborated with.”

Further, she added, “Tennis brings me such enjoyment as I continue to challenge myself and level-up my skills on the court. Naomi is quite an inspiration.”

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Earlier, Osaka had also gifted this latest edition of the Yonex racket to Taylor Fritz’s girlfriend, Morgan Riddle.

Who will Osaka face at the 2022 US Open?

The Japanese star’s path at the upcoming US Open isn’t an easy one. She will take on the 19th seed, Danielle Collins of the United States, in the first round of the tournament.

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However, Osaka has a superior head-to-head record against Collins. In the three matches played between them, Osaka has triumphed in all of them. It won’t be easy for Osaka this time around, given that she is not in the best of form. Can she maintain the winning momentum against Collins? Let us know your views in the comments below.