‘When a Supermodel Tells You..’- Andre Agassi’s Hilarious Revelation About Ex-wife Brooke Shields’ Role in Him Going Full Bald From 1995

Andre Agassi was a heart-throb on the tennis court. Apart from his dominant performances, his long hair was much talked about amongst the fans. However, he had a grim secret behind his long, flowing hair.

Agassi started losing his hair at the age of just 19. Subsequently, he started sporting a wig which he tried for several years before going full bald. He once revealed why he went full bald in 1995.

Andre Agassi once talked about getting rid of his long hair

During an interview, the American tennis legend revealed the actual reason for going full bald. Talking about this, he said, “I lived with a hairpiece for a long time and then eventually, just got exhausted with the preoccupation with all of it. At the time, my soon-to-be wife told me to get rid of it and cut it off. When a supermodel tells you you are still good-looking with it gone, it gives you the confidence.”

Further, he added, “I wouldn’t take hair right now if you gave it to me. It seems like a lot of time that you can use doing other things. The thought of spending 15 minutes on my hair right now seems like 15 minutes I’m not doing something else.”

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Concluding his remarks, Agassi said, “It’s a relief. And from a practical standpoint, I thought I would be more aerodynamic without it.”

Agassi’s wig cost him the 1990 French Open final

In 1990, the American legend reached his maiden Grand Slam final at the French Open. Up against him was Andres Gomez from Ecuador. Although Agassi was the favorite to win that match, Gomez caused an upset to defeat Agassi in four sets.

Before the final, his wig fell off while he was taking a shower. Subsequently, he took help from his brother to mend his wig and prayed for his wig to not fall off.

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This caused a massive distraction for Agassi and prevented him from playing his best game in the summit clash.