Central News Agency (Taipei, June 30, CNA) Tennis player Naomi Osaka appeared in a white kimono at the Wimbledon Championships today. She stated the inspiration came from her Japanese heritage and the movie "Kill Bill," and subsequently defeated her opponent in the first round, successfully continuing her dual engagement on the Grand Slam stage and the fashion runway. According to Reuters and Agence France-Presse, before facing her French opponent Elsa Jacquemot, Naomi Osaka appeared in a white kimono embroidered with cranes and cherry blossoms. The outfit's design was inspired by Japanese kirigami art and paired with traditional floral hairpins. After changing out of the kimono, Osaka advanced smoothly by defeating her opponent 6-1, 7-5. She said after the match that her cultural background, combined with Wimbledon's strict all-white dress code, jointly inspired today's fashion design. She also said, "I love the movie 'Kill Bill,' and I remember being completely fascinated by the character played by Lucy Liu, who wore an all-white kimono. I remember thinking at the time that it was really cool and beautiful." "This is my interpretation of that image, and it's also my respect and love for Japan." Naomi Osaka has previously collaborated with several fashion designers, sporting a jellyfish-themed outfit at the Australian Open and a golden gown inspired by the Eiffel Tower at the French Open. For this Wimbledon, she collaborated with Japanese designer Hana Yagi. The four-time Grand Slam champion admitted that such a striking outfit did put pressure on her, and she hoped to continue her winning streak on the court. (Compiled by: Qu Xiangping) 1150630 Stand with facts, your every sponsorship is a force to protect press freedom. Download the CNA "One-Handed News" APP to get the latest news in real-time. The text, images, and videos on this website may not be reproduced, publicly broadcast, publicly transmitted, or used without authorization.