Anna Kournikova Biography

Anna Kournikova, Athlete
Occup.Athlete
FromRussia
BornJune 7, 1981
Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union (now Russia
Age42 years
Anna Kournikova, born on June 7, 1981, in Moscow, Russia, is a previous professional tennis gamer who got around the world popularity both for her talent on the court as well as her extravagant off-court life. Her striking appearances and also star condition made her among one of the most famous tennis stars worldwide, resulting in many recommendations and a successful modeling career.

Kournikova started playing tennis at a young age, urged by her parents, Alla as well as Sergei Kournikov, who were both professional athletes. Her daddy, a previous Greco-Roman wrestling champ, and also her mother, a 400-meter runner, supplied Anna with early training as well as support. At the age of five, she established an enthusiasm for tennis as well as joined the Spartak Tennis Club in Moscow.

In 1992, at just 10 years old, Kournikova's proficiency on the court captured the attention of fabulous tennis instructor Nick Bollettieri. He welcomed her to join his distinguished tennis academy in Bradenton, Florida. Kournikova excitedly approved the opportunity as well as moved to the United States, leaving her family members behind in Russia.

Kournikova's professional tennis profession grew from a very early age. At 14, she became the youngest gamer to win the Fed Cup for Russia along with Elena Likhovtseva. The list below year, in 1996, she debuted at the U.S. Open and got to the 4th round. By the time she transformed 16, Kournikova was placed on the planet's leading 20 tennis gamers.

Throughout her profession, Kournikova succeeded extra in doubles than songs, achieving remarkable success with her doubles companion, Martina Hingis. The duo, dubbed the "Spice Girls of Tennis," won 2 Grand Slam titles at the Australian Open (1999 and also 2002) as well as reached the finals of the French Open in 1999. Although Kournikova never ever won a songs title, she attained a career-high singles position of No. 8 worldwide in 2000.

Injuries had a substantial effect on Kournikova's job. In 2001, she experienced a tension crack in her foot, which brought about a collection of injuries and very early departures from tournaments. She officially retired from specialist tennis in 2003, at simply 22 years of ages.

Regardless of her short-lived profession, Kournikova continued to be a popular as well as significant number in tennis. Her extravagant photo brought about numerous recommendations, consisting of deals with Adidas, Yonex, Omega, and Lycos. She additionally showed up in several high-profile magazines such as Sports Illustrated and also FHM and also had a brief endeavor right into tv, co-hosting period 12 of 'The Biggest Loser.'

Kournikova's personal life has additionally been a subject of fantastic rate of interest to the public. She had an extremely publicized partnership with Russian ice hockey player, Pavel Bure, in the early 2000s prior to becoming passionately entailed with Spanish singer Enrique Iglesias. The couple has actually been with each other given that 2001 and also shares three youngsters: twins Nicholas as well as Lucy, birthed in December 2017, and also Mary, born in January 2020.

While Anna Kournikova may not have attained her full capacity in tennis, her impact on the sport's appeal in the late 1990s and very early 2000s can not be neglected. The Russian appeal's style, charm, and ability mesmerized a worldwide audience, making her an extraordinary symbol on the planet of tennis.

Our collection contains 24 quotes who is written / told by Anna, under the main topic Dating.

Related authors: Martina Hingis (Athlete), Lawrence Taylor (Athlete), Enrique Iglesias (Musician)

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24 Famous quotes by Anna Kournikova

Small: Do I consider myself sexy? It all depends on the way Im feeling. When Im happy inside, thats when I fee
"Do I consider myself sexy? It all depends on the way I'm feeling. When I'm happy inside, that's when I feel most sexy"
Small: I think its really important for me not to forget where I came from
"I think it's really important for me not to forget where I came from"
Small: I just play for fun
"I just play for fun"
Small: The courts are as a stage, people love to see attractive players
"The courts are as a stage, people love to see attractive players"
Small: God gives all to those, who get up early
"God gives all to those, who get up early"
Small: Boyfriends have to understand me and my needs. They have to know what I want out of my life and about m
"Boyfriends have to understand me and my needs. They have to know what I want out of my life and about my strict regime. I go to bed at 10pm and not later. I separate my professional and private lives"
Small: A court is like a scene, people want to see attractive people
"A court is like a scene, people want to see attractive people"
Small: You dont think people would go on about my looks if I was No. 500 in the world instead of No.12, do you
"You don't think people would go on about my looks if I was No. 500 in the world instead of No.12, do you? Anyway, as I keep telling everyone, you can't blame me for looking like this on purpose"
Small: When I play, I feel like Im in a theatre, why should I look ugly then, because Im a tennis-player?
"When I play, I feel like I'm in a theatre, why should I look ugly then, because I'm a tennis-player?"
Small: Like any young person, I do what I want
"Like any young person, I do what I want"
Small: Its that I have a good personality and am a good tennis player
"It's that I have a good personality and am a good tennis player"
Small: I dont know what better teenage life you could get than going around the world doing what you love to d
"I don't know what better teenage life you could get than going around the world doing what you love to do"
Small: When I was 12, every little girl in Russia was trying to wear her hair like mine and playing tennis
"When I was 12, every little girl in Russia was trying to wear her hair like mine and playing tennis"
Small: There are a lot of pretty girls. I am a tennis player first of all, that is why I am here, and if wasnt
"There are a lot of pretty girls. I am a tennis player first of all, that is why I am here, and if wasn't producing results no one would notice me"
Small: My manager wants me to dress like a nun and I want to dress like a teenager
"My manager wants me to dress like a nun and I want to dress like a teenager"
Small: The world believes all blondes are stupid and brunettes are smarter. Well, I disagree
"The world believes all blondes are stupid and brunettes are smarter. Well, I disagree"
Small: I am beautiful, famous and gorgeous
"I am beautiful, famous and gorgeous"
Small: At this years Open, Ill have five boyfriends
"At this year's Open, I'll have five boyfriends"
Small: I have a lot of boyfriends, I want you to write that. Every country I visit, I have a different boyfrie
"I have a lot of boyfriends, I want you to write that. Every country I visit, I have a different boyfriend. And I kiss them all"
Small: Its true I always try to be as seductive as possible but I wouldnt be here if I couldnt play tennis
"It's true I always try to be as seductive as possible but I wouldn't be here if I couldn't play tennis"
Small: Ive just done a commercial in the U.S. in which I talk about stocks, shares and bonds. Everyone is amaz
"I've just done a commercial in the U.S. in which I talk about stocks, shares and bonds. Everyone is amazed. They ask me: 'You really know about that stuff or did you just learn it for the commercial?' I tell them I wouldn't do it unless I understood and had an interest"
Small: Im like an expensive menu... you can look but you cant afford!
"I'm like an expensive menu... you can look but you can't afford!"
Small: I worked very hard and I earned all the attention Im getting
"I worked very hard and I earned all the attention I'm getting"
Small: I think that tennis is a ladys sport, so we should look out there like ladies
"I think that tennis is a lady's sport, so we should look out there like ladies"