Naomi Osaka had fans buzzing after she jumped into Taylor Townsend’s comments section to hype up the American’s vibrant outfit during a recent television appearance. The former World No. 1 kept her reaction short and sweet, giving Townsend’s bold, color-packed look a glowing stamp of approval.
Taylor Townsend Shares Glimpse of Her Off-Season Activities After a Strong 2025 Campaign
Townsend has been in the spotlight lately after closing out a strong season that included a semifinal run at the 2025 WTA Finals alongside partner Kateřina Siniaková. With her year wrapped, she joined Osaka and a group of friends for a Caribbean getaway before heading back to work.
That trip was followed by her stop on “106 & Sports,” a new BET series hosted by American former professional football quarterback Cam Newton and TV personality Ashley Nicole Moss. Her appearance on the show gave fans a glimpse of her sharp off-court style, something Osaka has long admired.
During the taping, Townsend stepped out in a sleek leather blazer layered over a lime green Polo T-shirt and paired it with light blue jeans. She later uploaded photos from the set on Instagram, proudly showing off the ensemble with the caption, “Still workin, just looks different 🤩⭐️.”
Osaka slid into the comments shortly after with, “⭐️✨❤️,” cheering on her friend’s style moment.
Naomi Osaka on Instagram
How Did Naomi Osaka Support Townsend on and off the Court?
Their connection goes beyond social media fashion praise. Osaka publicly backed Townsend during her tense dispute with Jelena Ostapenko at the 2025 US Open. Ostapenko had accused Townsend of lacking “class” and “education” following their match, sparking widespread criticism that eventually led to an apology from the Latvian star.
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Townsend has been balancing her busy schedule with family time as well. After finishing her media commitments, she posted a clip on Instagram Stories showing herself in the car with her young son, Adyn, sitting on her lap. She sported playful stickers on her face as she said, “Me and Aiden are having a moment before he goes to his grandpa’s house. You see the face tags? I love you.”
Taylor Townsend on Instagram
Osaka, meanwhile, ended her own 2025 season on a bittersweet note. She withdrew from the Japan Women’s Open in October after straining her thigh in a second-round match and was forced to pull out of her scheduled quarterfinal against Jaqueline Cristian. Days later, she shared a reflective video on Instagram, thanking fans for their support and expressing hope for the next season.
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