Anna Kournikova

Anna Sergeyevna is a Russian former professional tennis player as well as an American TV personality. Her appearance and celebrity status has made her one the top tennis celebrities across the globe. Anna Kournikova has been a tennis star in Russia for many years. In the past she was regarded as the greatest female tennis star. Kournikova did not have a great singles performance, however she was hugely successful in doubles. She was also a highly praised partner with Martina Hingis. Alongside her modeling assignments, she gained widespread fame through her appearance. Nowadays, she's one of most sought after players on the internet. Kournikova, a baseliner who was a singles player with velocity and speed, was an illustration of a modern baseliner. Her style of play was based on a strong return and deep groundstrokes and she also approached the net whenever she got an opportunity. Kournikova is a professional athlete her parents hail of Moscow. Sergei Kournikov, her dad was a wrestler champion and Alla Kournikov, was a runner. Kournikova started tennis at the age of five, and then was moved to Florida in 1991 (at the age of 10) to train at the Nick Bollettieri academy. Kournikova started signing endorsement contracts with brands after becoming a professional. Her image became the apex of women's sport. It is still a popular figure even after her retirement and has also appeared in Hollywood movies. Kournikova and Enrique Iglesias have been together since 2001. The couple have two children twins, born in 2017. Anna Sergeyevna Kourinovova was born on 7 June 1981 Moscow, Russian SFSR Soviet Union. Former Russian pro tennis athlete. She began playing professional tennis at the young age of 14, and became the youngest tennis player ever to compete and ultimately win in the Fed Cup for Russia. At 15, she reached the U.S. Open. Then, at 16 she was able to make it to the Wimbledon semifinals. She had to quit professional tennis due to back pain aged 21.