She already had a big contract with Nike and already has three Grand Slams behind her name, but now Naomi Osaka has also been brought on board by one of the world’s largest luxury brands. She shines, for example, in Louis Vuitton’s new spring campaign, whose photographs were taken by creative director Nicolas Gesquierre himself. The 23-year-old Japanese-American tennis star is also one of the first black women to become a global ambassador for the brand.

Osaka said in the initial response, “Apart from tennis, fashion is one of my biggest passions and there is no brand more prestigious than Louis Vuitton.” “It’s a great honor to be able to work with Nicholas. I admire him as a designer and we both love Japanese culture and style. Becoming a global ambassador for the label is now a dream come true.” Is. I bought my first Louis Vuitton handbag when I was 16 as a birthday gift to my mother and it has become a tradition since then. That means the circle is now complete? “

Gesquiere is also very pleased with Osaka’s selection. “Naomi is an extraordinary woman who represents her generation and is a role model for all. His career and faith are inspiring. She never ceases to amaze me because she is true to herself and does not want to compromise her values. “