Naomi Osaka shares her feelings about Joao Fonseca and Ben Shelton’s personalities

Naomi Osaka has not been shy about catching the eye with her fashion sense throughout her career, most recently wowing fans at the Australian Open.

The former world number one wore a jellyfish-inspired outfit onto court for her first round match in Melbourne, much to the delight and surprise of those watching on.

It is one of many iconic looks she has styled over the years, with Osaka now sharing her verdict on other players who have been making an impact with their image.

Naomi Osaka impressed by Ben Shelton and Joao Fonseca

Osaka was asked by Hypebeast: “I feel people are trying to make these tennis tournaments a bigger cultural moment. Have you seen it change from a player perspective, in relation to how players market their image?”

She replied: “I’m sure they do, but I’m also the worst person to ask this question because I’m kind of like a grandma when it comes to certain things.

“I do realize that there are a bunch of young and dynamic players out right now like Joao Fonseca and Ben Shelton. Ben worked with Loewe for example, which I thought was cool.

“So it’s fascinating to see the different avenues that they’re going to take and the way that their personal brands are going to venture off.”

Shelton is undoubtedly one of the superstars of the current ATP generation, alongside the likes of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.

The American is currently trying to catch the leading duo in terms of success on the court, as is Brazilian icon Fonseca.

Shelton is only 23 and Fonseca is just 19, but both players have already made a big mark on men’s tennis.

Naomi Osaka has noticed a big change in tennis tradition

Osaka wasn’t finished there when discussing the next generation, having also been asked if she feels like there’s an expectation in tennis to be or look a certain way in that sense.

She responded: “For sure. I feel like whenever I do something, there’s always people who are like, ‘Oh, let’s keep tennis classy’, whatever that means.

“I think tennis is growing so much and there’s so much room to improve and to express yourself.

“I think, even now, they’re starting to implement different rules so [attendees] can come in during the middle of the games where traditionally you had to wait until the changeover.

“But, of course, there’s still rules about being silent and things like that.

“So it’s definitely a very traditional game and I feel like the players that are coming in aren’t as traditional as some people would hope.”

The sport has definitely been evolving in recent times in that regard, although purely concerning attire, Wimbledon continues to enforce a strict all-white dress code.

The Grand Slam did, however, go against its 147-year tradition last summer by replacing line judges with the electronic line-calling system.

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