U. S. Open women’s champion Naomi Osaka is back in Japan celebrating not only her landmark victory, but also a sponsorship deal with car manufacturer Nissan.
U. S. Open women’s champion Naomi Osaka is back in Japan celebrating not only her landmark victory, but also a sponsorship deal with car manufacturer Nissan.
Osaka made headlines this week for her part in the Serena Williams controversy that threatened to overshadow Japan’s first Grand Slam singles victory. Appreciation for what the 20-year-old achieved in defeating Williams has since been gathering momentum, with Nissan now appointing her its brand ambassador.
„This week has been a dream come to life, and I’m so honored to represent Japan and Nissan on the world stage,“ Osaka said. „I was drawn to partner with Nissan because of its strong Japanese DNA and global competitive spirit. The brand is always challenging expectations, and I look forward to bringing its vision for driving excitement to new audiences around the world.“
Despite being in tears on Saturday while receiving the trophy inside the Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York — after Williams‘ outburst at umpire Carlos Ramos, calling him a „liar“ and a „thief“ — Osaka said she holds no ill-feelings about what happened.
