Boris Becker Questions Naomi Osaka's Outfit: 'She Says She Doesn't Want the Spotlight, But...'

Naomi Osaka's Australian Open Comeback Made Headlines for Her Look as Much as Her Game. Becker Asks: Is She Inviting the Pressure She Fears?

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Jules Hypolite

le 21/01/2026 à 17h16

1 min to read

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Naomi Osaka's outfit as she entered Rod Laver Arena sparked a lot of talk, even more than her first-round result.

A successful media move by the Japanese player that, however, drew some criticism, such as from Boris Becker on TNT Sports.

"The Focus Should Be on the Sport"

"There are certainly images for the media. The way she entered the court is already iconic. No other player dared to wear such an outfit, but she did.

But there is also a contradiction. On one hand, she doesn't want to face too much pressure, she doesn't want to be in the spotlight. But on the other, she arrives on court with an outfit like that.

Obviously, this puts her back in the media spotlight. I also mention the fact that she needed to take a mental break a few years ago. For me, it's generally important that the focus be on the sport."