Tennis star Naomi Osaka joins Barbie's Role Model series
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka now has her own Barbie doll
joining the toy company's Role Model series
The 23-year-old tennis player said it was an ‘honor’
QUOTE: "It's such an honor to be a part of the Barbie Role Model series, and to remind young girls that they can make a difference in the world. I want young girls everywhere to feel empowered to dream big"
Barbie also has dolls modeled on U.S. soccer player Alex Morgan
and Olympic fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad
Mattel says, "Barbie is committed to celebrating real-life role models”
Osaka did not participate in Wimbledon for personal reasons
She will be competing in the Tokyo Olympics in late July
