"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"
- Anna Kournikova
About this Quote
In this quote, Anna Kournikova is attending to the continuous attention and criticism she gets for her appearance as an expert tennis gamer. She questions whether individuals would still focus on her appearances if she was ranked lower in the world, implying that her success and fame add to the examination of her look. Kournikova then defends herself by mentioning that she does not purposefully attempt to look a certain way, suggesting that her looks are a natural part of who she is. This quote highlights the pressure and expectations placed on female athletes to not only perform well, but also preserve a particular level of physical beauty.
"The opportunity to create a small world between two pieces of cardboard, where time exists yet stands still, where people talk and I tell them what to say, is exciting and rewarding"
