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Leveling Up: Naomi Osaka Gets Her Very Own Barbie Doll and Fans Are Hyped

Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 9:05 AM by Thando Mpembe

Naomi Osaka has announced that she has a new Barbie doll and was excited to share the news with her fans online
She first started her collaboration with Barbie in 2019 and she's finally getting to see her hard work come to life
Social media users all over the world congratulated Naomi and are loving what the stylish doll looks like

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Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka took to social media to share exciting news with her fans. Naomi has her own doll in collaboration with Barbie and is thrilled about the news. She wrote:

"I first teamed up with @Barbie in 2019 and today we’re introducing the Barbie Role Model Naomi Osaka doll. I hope every child is reminded that they can be and do anything."

The grand slam winner also noted that her doll is wearing the outfit that she wore when she clinched the Australian Open title in 2020.

Fans are incredibly happy for Naomi Osaka and her new doll

Social media users loved the good news that Naomi shared and took to the comments section to share their thoughts on the new toy. Check out the reactions below:

@frenchfan10 said:

"Do you know if there will be an edition with the Roland Garros 2021 outfit?"

@linzkurtz commented:

"Just ordered mine for my daughter. Looking forward to sharing with her what a role model you are. I appreciate and admire all you do!"

@AstroTsukino said:

"You really are a role model. Barbie has had such a great honour to make your doll."

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