‘He Was Basically Bald’- Hollywood Star and Ex-wife Brooke Shields Details How Andre Agassi Wore Wigs to Hide His Hair Loss

Andre Agassi, who once was a top player in the world, was one of the most celebrated tennis stars. Only five players in the open era have achieved the career Grand Slam, and he is one of them. The American won eight Grand Slam tournaments and finished second in seven others. 

In contrast to his early career success, Agassi’s personal life was a bit up and down. He initially got married to actress Brooke Shields. However, their relationship didn’t stay intact for many years, and they divorced in 1999. Then, in 2001, he got married to the famous German tennis player Steffi Graf, and they now have two children. In one of her interviews, Brooke Shields revealed she supported Agassi unconditionally when they were dating.

Brooke Shields on Andre Agassi and his hair loss incident

In an interview with People magazine in 2014, the star discussed the breakdown of her marriage and her ex-husband’s drug issue. Shields further spoke about her unconditional support as a wife and said, “He alienated me when he lost and was on to the next tournament after he won. We were drifting apart. I was the one who had supported him unconditionally when he told me (after we started dating) that he was basically bald and had been wearing hairpieces most of his adult life.” 

She further said, “Why would this have been any different? I would have been his biggest advocate and supporter.” In 1993, when she was filming in South Africa, they met and fell in love through many long, emotional faxes.

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Agassi once lied to the tennis governing body to avoid getting banned

The legendary tennis player wrote an autobiography titled “Open,” in which he described his triumphs and failures. In that book, he discussed his drug abuse in detail, beginning in 1997 and ending with the devastating news that he had tested positive for drugs. 

After he failed the test, he claimed to the ATP that he had accidentally imbibed an alcoholic beverage containing the drug. Later, the eight-time major winner admitted lying about the incident.

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Despite receiving a two-year ban, he managed to salvage the remainder of his tennis career. It’s worth noting that he continued his grand slam-winning ways after his comeback, ultimately retiring with eight major titles.