Others pointed out that [Naomi] Osaka was definitely an inspiration for the film's [Challengerss] protagonist Tashi, played by Zendaya. ¶ "naomi u were deff on the tashi moodboard," wrote one person. 2024 May 3, Iris Goldsztajn, “Naomi Osaka Does Her Best Zendaya Impression After Watching 'Challengers'”, in Marie Claire: