# Tennis: Japan’s Naomi Osaka has marked her return to the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo with a striking blue outfit decorated with cranes, a tribute to her Japanese heritage. The robe featured long, kimono-style sleeves, with the crane design inspired by her mother’s home island of Hokkaido. Osaka then beat Italy’s Jasmine Paolini 6-3, 7-6 to reach the second round. The four-time Grand Slam champion said playing at home felt like a homecoming and she wanted to create a special fashion moment for local fans.
Tennis: Osaka celebrates Japanese heritage with crane outfit and victory