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‘I’ll Take All the Pairs’ – Andre Agassi Turns Emotional at the Mere Sight of His Trademark Jorts From Playing Days

Published 03/22/2024, 7:32 AM EDT

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While trends come and go in the world of fashion, some classic looks never go out of style. One such iconic style combines shorts and jeans and is called ‘Jorts.’ And who can be better than the renowned tennis star Andre Agassi to represent this legendary style?

Speaking of Agassi’s accomplishments would be nearly impossible without mentioning the unique approach to his on-court looks that set him apart even before he won major championships. And fans remember it too! Just after Agassi’s comments on his post about a collection of Jorts on Instagram, his followers started reminiscing about the days when he set his own distinct and bold style during his tennis career. It’s no secret that he is still in love with his ‘Jorts’ looks.

Andre Agassi embraces his iconic jorts look again!

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In a recent Instagram video showing a group of Jorts, Agassi joked by commenting, “I’ll take all the pairs.” This modest remark caused a stir in the fashion world as admirers of the tennis legend remembered his iconic on-court looks, which frequently featured denim shorts, or specifically Jorts.

 

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During his remarkable career, Agassi enthralled spectators with his daring fashion choices, besides dominating the tennis courts with his strong smashes. On and off the court, Agassi sparked trends with his vivid neon-colored ensembles and his trademark jorts.

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Agassi wore jorts during his early career, which violated the dress code of various tournaments. Andre Agassi also received a lot of criticism for his bold looks on court. However, he responded that everyone should have the freedom to express themselves according to how they feel.

Supporting Agassi’s fresh sense of fashion, Nike even started a whole new collection based on the tennis legends’ iconic looks on the court. Want to know when this legendary look of Andre Agassi stole his fans’ hearts for the first time?

Looking back to Agassi’s appearance in jorts during the 1988 U.S. Open

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When Andre Agassi participated in the 1988 U.S. Open in Queens, New York, he had not yet reached the pinnacle of his career, but he left a lasting impression on all those in the audience. He wore little denim shorts as he arrived to play in the U.S. Open. Nike, Agassi’s sponsor, created the jorts in a very trendy acid wash.

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His ability to compete in such tight shorts is something that makes the style decision so amazing—this was before stretch denim became the standard. Although he suffered a defeat in the match, his trendsetting and bold fashion sense became a hit among his fans and followers alike.

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Andre Agassi’s statements on his social media post evoked a lot of nostalgia among the sporting community. What do you think about the legendary ‘jorts’ look of Agassi? Let us know in the comments section.

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Ankita Banerjee

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Ankita Banerjee is a Tennis writer at EssentiallySports. She seamlessly blends her keen interest in writing with an ability to analytically comprehend things. During her college days, she contributed numerous articles to the college magazine, showcasing her early passion.
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Shudh Mukherjee