‘You Ate’—Style Icon Naomi Osaka Sparks Envy Among Tennis Fans with Swanky Sneakers in Auckland

One thing WTA star Naomi Osaka and her idol legendary Serena Williams share is their love for fashion and creativity. Following in Williams’ footsteps, the Japanese player designed her kit for last season’s Australian Open, impressing the fraternity with her multifaceted talent. Recently, she made a stylish return to Australia, and her unique shoes have been stealing the spotlight, leaving her followers in awe of her unique and creative style statement.

This WTA star is already in the land of kangaroos preparing for the 2025 Australian Open, the place where she has been victorious twice in the past. Last year, the player designed her kit for the Melbourne Major with Nike and surprised everyone with a stylish Nike blue sweatshirt with the quote, “There is no finish line.”  A year after that gorgeous on-court style, Osaka has again dropped a fashion bombshell during her Australia tour.

The former Australian Open champion shared her photos from the stunning Auckland visit. Dressed in a maroon t-shirt paired with a black frilled skirt and a beige jacket, Osaka looked stunning in her attire. Not to miss her floral handbag and her pink cap that elevated her adorable and chic look. However, what struck a chord with her followers were her white sneakers highlighted with tie-up ribbons similar to ballerina shoes. As soon as Osaka shared the pictures on her IG profile, her followers went crazy about her creative sneakers, appreciating her unique style statement.

Fans go crazy over Naomi Osaka’s latest sneaker in Auckland

Osaka’s followers loved her new shoes. Offering their sign of approval, one person commented on her IG post, “You ate 😍 can’t wait to see what’s u gonna wear for Auckland & Aussie open 😁”. Osaka fans know well about the WTA star’s unconventional fashion statement. Remember her Zoom Nike GP Challenge 1 shoes for the 2024 Roland Garros? That blue and red mismatched and asymmetrical sneakers oozed Osaka’s creative personality highlighting she hardly fails to bring creative fashion on the court. Following a similar tone, another follower expressed her desire to get her new shoes in the vanity as she commented, “Need those shoes🔥🔥🔥🔥” Although brief, this comment expresses how her shoes have caught her fans’ eyes.

People loved her Nike shoes so much that one person even enquired, “Are these shoes available for sale? ❤️” Now, Osaka’s 2024 US Open outfit was also very unique with a bow detailing that expressed her love for Barbiecore. During her match against Karolina Muchova, this WTA star donned a black bomber jacket with a bow detailing at the back that caught much spotlight. Currently, her creative sneakers for her 2025 Australia tour are offering her followers an “iconic” vibe. Naomi Osaka’s followers declared her shoes a complete fashion hit and commented, “This the one 😍 i love those ballet shoes! Fashion inspo! 🩰”. This statement expresses how minutely people check her style statement and receive immense influence from her styling.

Naomi Osaka is determined to showcase her impressive skills in Australia. Her fashion statement has already stolen the fraternity’s heart showing off her creativity and knack for unconventional fashion. Can she put on a similar show at Australian Open. What do you think of her chances?