Naomi Osaka the new Serena Williams. The Japanese partners with Louis Vuitton.

Naomi Osaka seems to be on the same path as her childhood hero Serena Williams

Naomi Osaka Louis Vuitton

Naomi Osaka keeps on collecting endorsements.  The Japanese sensation has become a darling of some of the top brands flaunting the same “power” of the great Serena Williams.

Naomi has now started a partnership with Louis Vitton. The world no.3 broke the news on social media recalling also that she has been receiving a Louis Vuitton bag for every birthday year since she was 16.

Naomi commented:

“Wow this is actually crazy. Honored to be @louisvuitton newest House Ambassador.

Funny story : I first bought my mom a LV bag when I was 16 as a birthday present and it’s kinda been a tradition since. Do I call this a full circle moment? Yes”

Naomi Osaka Louis VuittonNaomi Osaka and Serena Williams

Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams are about to head to Adelaide, where they will start their quarantine in Australia to get ready for the first slam of the year. The Japanese ace won the Australian Open in 2019 while Serena conquered Melbourne on 7 occasions. Before playing the major, Naomi and Serena are scheduled to take part in an exhibition in South Australia before heading to Melbourne, where they should play a WTA500.

Naomi Osaka in 2021

Naomi Osaka Stats info

Now the world no.3, Osaka played her last match on the 12th of September 2020 when she beat Victoria Azarenka 1-6 6-3 6-3 in the final of the U.S. Open to win her 6th career title.

 

Serena Williams at the French Open, ranking, and results in 2021

Serena Williams Stats info

Currently the world no.11, the American has achieved a 0-0 win-loss record in 2021. The American is currently playing at the French Open where she bested Kristie Ahn 7-62 6-0.

 

Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams fought against each other 3 times. Their current record is 2-1 for Osaka. The last time they squared off, Serena Williams won 6-3 6-4 in the quarter in Toronto (Rogers Cup) in August 2019.

In the video below you can watch the highlights.