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FRANCE – MAY 01: Andre Agassi in Paris, France in May, 1990. (Photo by Eric BOUVET/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)

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FRANCE – MAY 01: Andre Agassi in Paris, France in May, 1990. (Photo by Eric BOUVET/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)
The former world no. 1 and American tennis legend Andre Agassi is renowned for his brilliant, dominant play on the tennis court. However, Agassi once entered the realm of the entertainment industry during his tennis journey. The 8-time singles Grand Slam champion previously showcased his latent talent for acting in a popular 90s sitcom.
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Agassi was dominating the ATP tour when he further stunned his fans by making an appearance in an episode of the sitcom, ‘Mad About You.’ The renowned American model and actress, Christie Brinkley, was also part of that episode.
Andre Agassi once featured in a popular ’90s sitcom
The 8-time singles Grand Slam champion along with the American actress stunned their fans with their guest appearance in the sitcom. Andre Agassi and Christie Brinkley appeared in Episode 15 of the second season, titled, “Virtual Reality.”
Paul Reiser and Helen Hunt played the two protagonists of the show. The ’90s sitcom was about the story of a married couple in New York City. The plot of the episode 15 of season 2 showed Paul (Paul Reiser) investing in a virtual reality project despite Jamie’s (Helen Hunt) approval. However, when Jamie tries the technology, she finds out about the virtual characters that were being portrayed by Agassi and Brinkley.
During the scene, the former American tennis player asks Brinkley to put her Hands in his trouser pocket to get a token. Other notable figures like Leila Kenzle, John Pankow, Anne Ramsay, and Cynthia Harris were also part of the popular 90s sitcom. Another popular Hollywood actress who is known for her role in Friends, Lisa Kudrow, was also part of the star cast.
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When Agassi entered the fashion industry
Whether it was his funky hairstyles or his unique outfits, Agassi always stood out because of his fashion choices. The former world’s no. 1 tennis player once talked about his interest in the fashion industry during his tennis journey. Agassi went on to say that he got inclined towards fashion while he was “exploring” himself.

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LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER, 1988: Andre Agassi readies during the 1988 LA Tennis Open in September, 1988 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Robert Riger/Getty Images)
During his illustrious tennis journey, Agassi faced a lot of criticism because of his colorful tennis attire. However, the American tennis star didn’t let others’ opinions affect his on-court fashion choices. Agassi went on to defend his choices at Wimbledon, a tournament known for its strict dress code. Due to their ‘all-white’ dress code, the American skipped the prestigious grass-court Grand Slam for three years, from 1988 to 1991. Although he came back to London the following year and triumphed, his boycott of Wimbledon remains one of his most highly controversial moments in his career.
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What are your thoughts on Wimbledon’s dress code? Do you think they should evolve with modern times and let players wear the clothing of their choice?
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