Naomi Osaka Australian Open 2025 sneakers: Where to buy, price & everything you need to know

Naomi Osaka's quest for a fifth Major title started with a 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 win over Caroline Garcia in the first round of the Australian Open 2025. Having lost to the Frenchwoman in the opening round here last year, she avenged the loss with a stellar display of tennis.

However, it wasn't just her shotmaking that piqued everyone's interest. Osaka is one of the most fashion forward players on the tour, and her custom kits designed by Nike are always a hit. She wore a black tank top with a grey patterned skirt this year but it was her bold choice of shoes that stood out.

The former World No. 1 rocked the "Nike GP Challenge 1 'Naomi Osaka'" sneakers this time. This special edition of the footwear comes in a sundial-baroque brown-metallic silver color scheme. The sunflower detailing on the shoe adds another flair to it, and is chosen for a reason.

Sunflowers are a symbol of vitality, longevity, and good luck. The air zoom cushioning on the shoes makes it easier to move around the court, which is of utmost importance in any sport. The shoes are available to purchase on the official website of Nike, as well as in stores, and are priced at $160 in the US.

After a strong showing against Garcia in the first round, Osaka will need to raise her level. Her draw doesn't get any easier, and she will meet another tough opponent in the second round.

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Naomi Osaka will face Karolina Muchova in the second round of the Australian Open 2025

Naomi Osaka at the Australian Open 2025. (Photo: Getty)

Naomi Osaka will take on a familiar face in the form of Karolina Muchova in the second round of the Australian Open 2025 on Wednesday (January 15). The four-time Major champion won their very first encounter at the Cincinnati Open 2020 in three sets.

Muchova won their next match at the Madrid Open 2021 in three sets as well. She gave a walkover to Osaka at the Miami Open 2022, which doesn't count as a win or a loss for either player. Their most recent meeting took place in the second round of last year's US Open, which went the Czech's way.

If Osaka manages to get past Muchova, then her nemesis Belinda Bencic is likely to await her in the third round. The in-form Coco Gauff will be there to test her form in the fourth round after that. Potential quarterfinal and semifinal opponents include Jessica Pegula and Aryna Sabalenka, respectively.

With some of the world's best in her path to the title, this is one of the toughest draws Osaka has ever received. She will now aim to reach the third round here for the first time since 2022. Furthermore, she's gunning to win her third title in Melbourne, having previously triumphed here in 2019 and 2021.