Naomi Osaka Enlists Sister Mari Osaka for Design of New Yonex EZONE 98 Tennis Racket
“The dragons represent an unwavering, fighting spirit.”
Yonex has just debuted Naomi Osaka‘s newest signature EZONE 98 tennis racket. This time around, the racket enlists Naomi Osaka’s sister Mari Osaka for a family-spirited design.
“My sister and I have always talked about designing a racquet and to see it come to life is really special – the design is so detailed and unique,” said Naomi. The graphic references the duo’s childhood as their mother often referred to them as dragons, representing power, good luck, and strength. Mari’s graphic sees dragons with spider lilies in gold and purple — the representation of a woman’s strength and beauty.
“The dragons represent an unwavering, fighting spirit,” said Mari. “I hope the racquet gives Naomi strength and confidence every time she steps on the court even when I’m not with her.”
Set for an August 25 launch, the OSAKA EZONE will be making a debut at the Silicon Valley Classic, a WTA 500 event in San Jose, California.
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