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'Strange' Osaka embraces her weird side
Bangkok Post
|January 22, 2026
Naomi Osaka says she is “a little strange” but doesn’t care after an audacious jellyfish-inspired fashion statement at the Australian Open went viral.
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Naomi Osaka arrives for her match against Antonia Ruzic.AFP
(AFP)
The Japanese superstar emerged onto Rod Laver Arena for her first-round clash on Tuesday carrying a white parasol with matching wide-brimmed hat and long gauzy veil.
It was complemented by a sleeveless turquoise dress over pleated white trousers.
“Honestly, I realise I'm a little strange because I don’t really think I care,” the four-time Grand Slam winner said in response to her outfit.
“For me, I just feel like I want to do things that create joy and happiness.
This story is from the January 22, 2026 edition of Bangkok Post.
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