Former World No. 1 Naomi Osaka has been considered a global icon whose excellence is seen both on and off-court. Her breakthrough came in 2018 when she registered a win against Serena Williams in the final of the US Open. With her aggressive playing style, she has won four grand slam titles: the 2019 and 2021 Australian Open and the 2018 and 2020 US Open. Her versatile performance helped her win two back-to-back major titles (the 2018 US Open and 2019 Australian Open), becoming the first Japanese player to win a major title.
Trained in the United States, Osaka has won several WTA singles titles to date, including the 2018 Indian Wells and the 2019 China Open. She had a close encounter with Iga Swiatek at the 2024 French Open, where she had one match point. Osaka grabbed the opportunity, thus becoming the first tennis player to ignite the 2020 Tokyo Olympics cauldron. She won the 2020 Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year and 2021 Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year.
Is Osaka sponsored by Nike?
Naomi Osaka signed a $10 million annual contract with the famous sports brand Nike in 2019 for her clothing. She is often seen showcasing her adorable outfits on the tennis court. The duo launched a new collection for the 2024 holidays. (via Serve on Sports Illustrated)
What shoes does Naomi Osaka wear?
Osaka wears Nike Zoom GP Challenge 1 shoe in a player-exclusive collection.
Naomi Osaka Other Sponsors
Naomi Osaka's Other sponsors include Yonex, Mastercard, Zico, Nissan Motor, Citizen, Wowow, and All Nippon Airways. The 27-year-old is also associated with noodle brand Nissin Foods and cosmetic brand Shiseido. According to Forbes, Osaka is a brand ambassador for Beats by Dre, Panasonic, Etsy, Modern Health, and Hyperice.
In January 2021, Louis Vuitton roped in Osaka as its brand ambassador. According to the Action Network's Darren Rovell, the deal fetched her a seven-figure salary. As per the agreement, Osaka appeared in the Spring Summer 2021 collection launched by Louis Vuitton designer Nicholas Ghesquiere. She joined hands with BodyArmor in 2019 after being introduced by Kobe Bryant.
American casual restaurant Sweetgreen launched its first national athlete ambassador, Naomi Osaka, in 2021. In November 2021, she was introduced as the ambassador of the beauty, clothing, and lingerie brand Victoria's Secret. Another deal signed by Osaka in 2021 included a multi-year agreement with human resources technology company Workday.
Other endorsement deals signed by Osaka include Morinaga, Beats by Dre, Levi's, and GoDaddy. In September 2021, she launched her own skincare brand, Kinl. In April 2022, she founded a sports management company, Evolve, alongside Stuart Duguid.
Some of Osaka's big investments include Daring Foods, Immi, FTX, Athletic Brewing, Buzzer, and StatusPro. She also owns stakes in Carolina Courage, a national women's soccer league.
FAQs on Naomi Osaka
A. Naomi Osaka signed a seven-figure sponsorship deal with the French fashion house Louis Vuitton.
A. Nike is the official sponsor of Naomi Osaka's clothing.
A. Naomi Osaka and Cordae are not married but involved in a relationship. The duo made their relationship official in 2019.
A. Stuart Duguid is Naomi Osaka's manager who works at Lagardere Sports and IMG.
A. Patrick Mouratoglou is Naomi Osaka's new coach.
