She’s not just a tennis champion, but an entrepreneur, luminary and role model for young people across the globe.
In 2013, Naomi went pro, representing her native Japan. Three years later, the Women’s Tennis Association named her “Newcomer of the Year.”
In 2018, on the back of her first Tour title in Indian Wells, 20-year-old Naomi played her childhood idol Serena Williams in the US Open final. She bested the 23-time Grand Slam champion in a dramatic match that sealed her first major title. The following year, Naomi won the Australian Open, a victory that solidified her as the world’s No. 1, a first for any Asian player.
At the US Open, Naomi sent a powerful message to the world of tennis and beyond. She wore seven face masks, each of them emblazoned with the name of a different Black American killed by police violence.
2020 also cemented Naomi’s name in the fashion world. She appeared at New York Fashion Week for the first time, debuting a collection she co-designed with Japanese-American Designer ADEAM. The show garnered sparkling reviews from publications like Vogue and Women’s Wear Daily (WWD). In 2021, Naomi joined the Louis Vuitton family as a global ambassador.
Naomi lives in Los Angeles, where she continues to captivate a global audience with her masterful tennis, clear convictions and multifaceted perspective.
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