Overview
- The 16th seed beat qualifier Victoria Jimenez Kasintseva 7-5, 6-2 in her first tournament since a January Australian Open withdrawal with an abdominal injury.
- Osaka paired a leopard-print Nike kit with custom Chris Habana accessories including ear cuffs, mesh gloves, fang-like grills, and a chainmail skirt.
- She described a “look good, feel good” approach and treats on-court style as storytelling, noting inspiration that frames her as a huntress in the desert.
- A functional ear cuff designed by Habana secures her earbuds during warmups, with the designer calling the pieces armor-like and easy to take on and off.
- Osaka said the accessories will evolve through upcoming rounds and she plans to carry the collaboration into the Miami Open starting March 15.