Naomi Osaka x Takashi Murakami Bring Blooms To Court With Cheery Floral Racket
Image via Yonex
At this year’s US Open, which begins on August 30, Naomi Osaka will take to the court with a special tennis racket. The four-time Grand Slam winner partnered with contemporary artist Takashi Murakami and Japanese sports equipment firm Yonex to come up with a limited-edition racket and bag.
Both items are adorned with the designer’s signature flower motif, a cherry blossom, which pays tribute to the pair’s home country of Japan.
In an Instagram post introducing the new collection, Osaka said it was “a dream” to collaborate with Murakami.
“So happy with this one, was always an admirer of @takashipom so to be able to finally collaborate together is really a dream. Infinite thank you’s to @yonex_tennis for trusting me with the vision,” Osaka wrote.
Unfortunately, if you were planning to get your hands on a racket, they aren’t up for sale. As per Input, a limited number of them will be auctioned off at an unspecified date, with the proceeds going to Osaka’s charity, Play Academy with Naomi Osaka.
Take a look at the adorable collection below.
Image via Yonex
[via Input, images via Yonex]
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