Tennis Champ Naomi Osaka Inks Brand Ambassador Deal With Nissan

The partnership comes after historic U.S. Open win

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Nissan’s got a new brand ambassador: Tennis champ Naomi Osaka.

Osaka made history at the U.S. Open last week, beating Serena Williams to become the first Japanese woman to win a women’s singles Grand Slam.

“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 in a statement. “I was drawn to partner with Nissan because of its strong Japanese DNA and global competitive spirit.”

Nissan plans to feature 20-year-old Osaka in ads and “support her activities as a tennis player,” which will include transportation in the company’s cars during her tour, according to a release.

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