Naomi Osaka gets honest about unique details of her Australian Open 2025 outfit with links to her Haitian heritage

WTA star Naomi Osaka took a moment to flaunt the details of her on-court outfit at the 2025 Australian Open. Known for her style and dominance on the courts, she has been in association with global brand Nike since 2019, the same year she kicked off her season by clinching the Australian Open title.

The Japanese player's Grand Slam outfits always tend to be a major highlight for the fans. The AO 2025 outfit is a black colored set with a combination of sunflowers. However, none of these elements come without a meaning.

Osaka shared a post from Hana Kuma on her Instagram story. Showcasing the blooming sunflowers paired with her quirky black outfit, the post revealed how Osaka's connection with Jacmel, Haiti, inspired the outfit.

"I told you ['Haitian flag' emoji] always with me," she wrote.

Screengrab of Naomi Osaka's Instagram story (@naomiosaka)

Osaka's love for Haiti comes from her father Leonard Francois' origin. Besides showcasing her love for the country, the WTA star has also made philanthropic efforts there. Her parents also laid the foundation of a tennis academy for young enthusiasts in Haiti.

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Naomi Osaka sends positive message with her sunflower AO outfit

Naomi Osaka at the 2025 Australian Open - Day 3 - Source: Getty

On her comeback to the courts of Melbourne, Naomi Osaka decided to greet fans with a positive message. After her massive victory over Caroline Garcia in the opening round match, she said [via WTA]:

"The Australian Open's the happy Slam, so I thought it was fitting for it to have a sunny theme."

Along with the message, Osaka also unveiled her new flower-themed on-court shoes. Designed by Nike, the shoes turned out to be another major highlight of the Japanese WTA star at the ongoing major event.

"Every Slam this year will have a flower theme shoe. I think that's cute," she added.

Osaka looks forward to facing Karolina Muchova in the upcoming round. While her journey last season ended with an unexpected opening-round defeat, fans have higher hopes this time.