Anna Kournikova

Anna Sergeyevna Kurnikova was an Russian tennis professional, as well as an American television host. It was her popularity and looks that made her one of the top tennis players around the globe. Anna Kournikova is a former tennis star of Russia who was at one point of being the most famous female player in tennis. Kournikova played in singles, with little successes, but her doubles partnership was extremely productive. She achieved worldwide popularity through her looks and modeling assignments which is still one of the most highly looked up athletes on the internet. Kournikova is a well-known baseliner for singles, who is able to move the ball swiftly and fluidly around the court. The basis of her game was an impressive return and powerful groundstrokes and she also approached the net whenever she got an opportunity. Kournikova was born in Moscow and both her parents were professional athletes. Sergei Kournikov, her dad was a champion wrestler and her mother, Alla Kournikov, her mother was an athlete. Kournikova was just 5 years old when she began to play tennis. In the age of 10, in 1991, Kournikova moved to Florida and trained at Nick Bollettieri's Academy. Kournikova started signing endorsement contracts with brands after becoming professional. Her image became the apex of women's sport. Her name is still a recognizable celebrity even though she has retired. Kournikova has been involved with the world-renowned celebrity Enrique Iglesias since 2001. The couple have two children twins, born in December 2017. Anna Sergeyevna Kurnikova was born 7 June 1981 Moscow, Russian SFSR Soviet Union. Former Russian tennis professional. She began playing professional tennis at the young age of 14, becoming the youngest player ever to compete and ultimately win at the Fed Cup for Russia. She made it to the U.S Open at 15 years old and also she reached the Wimbledon semi-finals at 16 years old. Then she decided to pull out pro tennis at the age of 21 due to to chronic back pain.