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TOKYO, November 19 (Reuters): As the world’s highest-paid female athlete and three-time Grand Slam tournament, Naomi Osaka was no stranger to the spotlight, but before launching her custom sponsored clothing collection, Nike , the 23-year-old was nervous.
“The My Nike Collection will launch tomorrow. . . Osaka tweeted ahead of the group’s launch on Monday, « The tension isn’t enough to describe the feeling. ».
In May, Forbes announced Osaka’s 12-month earnings of $ 37. 4 million, giving her an edge over her idol Serena Williams as the highest-paid athlete in history.
Most of Osaka’s income comes from a host of lucrative sponsorship deals, including with automaker Nissan , All Nippon Airways and Nike, who signed her to a deal worth $ 10 million a year in 2019.
The release of its Nike Special Kit, just like its late champ Kobe Bryant, is especially special.
“I was very involved in the design process. I knew exactly how I wanted the group to be represented.
“They are colored in a way that represents my heritage and how I convey my sense of style.
Osaka, born to a Japanese mother and Haitian father, has been an outspoken supporter of the Black Lives Matter movement in both the United States, where she lives, and in Japan.
while running to U sec. s. At the September Open, Osaka wore a different face mask for each match, each with a black American name, to highlight racial injustice.. .
Osaka said her favorite item in the group is a long-sleeved camo shirt with flags of Japan, Haiti and the United States on it. .
“I am always happy to celebrate my multicultural background and that is exactly why we incorporate all three flags,”
Osaka is currently preparing for the Australian Open in January, a tournament it won in 2019, and the world number three is excited to return to competition after a year disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic.. .
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