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Former professional tennis player John McEnroe gained stardom in the 1970s and 1980s. McEnroe, who was born in Wiesbaden, West Germany, on February 16, 1959, is considered one of the all-time elite tennis players and has left a lasting impression on the game with his extraordinary talent, fierce attitude, and distinctive playing style. McEnroe’s style has made an everlasting mark on both the sports and fashion industries, with his trademark headband to his daring on-court outfits and off-court fashion statements.

Therefore, when fans saw an online post of his legendary look from the 80’s, they could not help but delve into his past and appreciate his look with admiration.

US Open’s official X handle recollects John McEnroe’s 80s look

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McEnroe’s signature headband, which he donned during matches to maintain his messy and curly hair, is one of his most distinctive style elements that tennis fans can recollect. Frequently adorned with vibrant colors, the headband represented McEnroe’s free-spirited and easy-going demeanor when playing tennis. The headband, when paired with his disheveled hair, gave McEnroe’s overall look a little flair and went on to become a classic 1980s fashion statement.

 

When fans witnessed a throwback picture of McEnroe from the 80s, reminding them of the day when he became World No. 1, their emotions could be visible through their reactions and comments on the post.

Fans mesmerized by McEnroe’s iconic look

While several fans reacted to the picture of McEnroe and commented on his extraordinary looks, some found his looks relatable to the 2000s hit band Hellogoodbye and wrote, “False this is a member of hit 2000s band Hellogoodbye.” This left the fans in wonder about the similarities between the style of the popular 2000s rock band and McEnroe.

 

Another fan commented on his adorable look, saying, “Why does he look like a snack?”, emphasizing on his attractive look.

 

This fan pointed out the look to be a “menace’, and wrote, “Now THIS was a real menace.” This comment of the fan further signified the extent of the enchanting style of McEnroe.

 

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According to this fan, the greatness of McEnroe’s look is unparalleled, and so he said, “Johnny Mac is greatness.” The impact that McEnroe created on the new generation of fans indeed showed the greatness of his style.

 

Another X user simply could not resist appreciating the look, saying, “What a look”. McEnroe’s look did not fail to mesmerize this fan as he added an “eye” emoji at the end of his sentence to implicate how he was in awe of the picture.

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Through his iconic fashion statement, John McEnroe still succeeds in winning his fans’ hearts even after decades of his retirement from the sport. McEnroe’s influence goes beyond tennis because he has experimented with acting, music, and philanthropic endeavors. Fans still honor him for his efforts off-court, and his amazing 1980s outfit acts as a classic memento of a memorable moment in sports and fashion.

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