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Osaka reveals switch to Nike at Lakers game

ByNina Pantic

Published Apr 05, 2019

Naomi Osaka is officially a Nike girl now. The world No. 1 makes the clothing sponsor switch from Adidas after her contract with the German company ended in 2018.

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“I’m proud to become a member of the Nike family and excited about getting involved in all of the opportunities Nike has to offer,” Osaka said in a statement from Nike. “Nike has a legendary track record of writing history and I look forward to being a part of those moments for many years to come.”

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Osaka adds Nike to a collection of prestigious endorsements including Nissan Motor Co., Shiseido and Nissin Foods. It's her sixth new deal since winning the US Open last year.

Osaka confirmed the news on her Twitter account after attending a Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors game on Thursday night in a black Nike shirt.

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An Adidas contract extension was the more expected clothing update. Reportedly, Adidas was going to offer the Japanese star $8.5 million a year, which would have been the biggest Adidas deal ever with a female athlete. She continued to wear Adidas after her contract expired, winning her second Grand Slam in Melbourne in the brand.

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With her first NBA event in Nike behind her, Osaka's first tennis tournament in the new gear will be in Prague which starts on April 22.

The 21-year-old joins recent new Nike ambassador Simona Halep. The Romanian made the switch from Adidas to the Portland-based company in early 2018, less than a year after winning her first major at the French Open. Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova and Sloane Stephens are just some of the other top athletes also signed with Nike.