During her peak, Anna Kournikova was regarded as one of the best tennis players in the world, as evidenced by her position at No. 8 in the world rankings.

Despite all of this, the Russian legend never won a singles championship. Anna was only 22 years old when she was forced to retire from her professional career due to injuries. She quickly became one of the most Googled people in the world, and sponsorship and endorsement deals poured in.

Following the end of her professional tennis career, Kournikova went on to become a well-known celebrity by appearing in a number of television shows, modeling jobs, and other projects. Her marriage to Enrique Iglesias, which drew the attention of entertainment magazines, has since faded from public view, and the couple now lives a more private life with their children.

So, how does Anna Kournikova now spend her time? And how does a person appear at the age of 40? This is all you need to know about this celebrity!

Many young people aspire to be famous in their chosen field and to become celebrities. Keeping this in mind, the most important aspects of achieving success, whether one aspires to be a Hollywood entertainment star, the most brilliantly shining singer in opera, or the best dancer and performer on Broadway, are hard work, belief in oneself, and dedication.

This is also true in sports, where young players with great potential must fight tooth and nail to make it.

Even though the road to celebrity is notoriously difficult, it’s important to remember that the higher you rise, the further you must fall.

That was the case with Anna Kournikova, who was once regarded as one of the world’s most talented teenage tennis players. Experts predicted she would become the sport’s next major star and reach its pinnacle. She became a professional at a young age, but her career ended almost before it began.

When Anna first began playing tennis, the game was dominated by men, and everyone wanted a piece of her—fans, sponsors, and even journalists. This meant that she became a brand rather than a person in some ways, and that her beauty took precedence over her obvious talent.

Despite the fact that the Russian’s career did not end when or where she had hoped, she was able to build an empire and a lovely family.

She was born on June 7, 1981, in Moscow, Russia. She began playing tennis with several friends when she was five years old, and she quickly became a regular at a Moscow tennis club.

Many people noticed Kournikova’s extraordinary talent. Her parents were not the only ones who saw her potential, as did trainers and agents on the other side of the Atlantic.

Anna, who IMG discovered when she was only 10 years old slamming old tennis balls across the court in Moscow, was expected to become one of their most prominent stars. IMG relocated Anna and her mother to its Lord Tennis Academy before she competed in a single professional competition, and she became a billionaire by the age of thirteen.

Simply put, the management recognized that Anna Kournikova was more than a tennis player at that age. She was well-known for her attractive appearance as well as her tennis talent. Despite the fact that she was only a teenager, IMG considered her appearance to be an important factor.

People saw her as the whole package, and she eventually proved to be that.

Kournikova began her tennis career after moving to Florida by training at the renowned Nick Bollettieri’s tennis school. Soon after, she began competing in junior tournaments, where she quickly became unbeatable by anyone who tried to challenge her.

Kournikova turned pro at the age of 14 in 1995.

Kournikova won the most prestigious international competition in her final year as a junior.

The following year, she made her US Open debut and advanced to the fourth round. She also reached the semifinals of the legendary Wimbledon tournament at the age of 16. She competed in tennis events for 35 weeks out of the year.

Nonetheless, Anna and her team of managers and agents prioritized their off-court activities. Women’s tennis, which is rapidly growing, has attracted financial investment from sports marketers looking for high-profile athletes to represent their brands.

As the internet spread globally, marketers found it easier to connect with customers all over the world. Anna was a Russian who traveled the world playing tennis, spoke perfect English, and was the epitome of a marketing fantasy.

Anna was the first famous female tennis player to go commercial. She modeled for a variety of products, including sports bras and watches, and she appeared on the covers of several weekly sports magazines. At the age of 18, she was modeling on magazine covers in tiny blouses and bras, and many consider her a «sex symbol.»

Despite the fact that many people were disappointed, Anna was making a lot of money. She did sell her image to all of these different companies, but other players, including Martina Navratilova, backed the Russian star.

She was only 22 years old when she was forced to retire due to injuries. She eventually returned to the sport in exhibition matches and with World Team Tennis, but she was unable to realize her dream of becoming one of the sport’s all-time greats due to circumstances beyond her control.

We can all agree that Anna’s career was cut short far too soon, but it hasn’t stopped her from having continued success in other areas of her life. In point of fact, the Russian woman built an empire for herself that is now valued at over $50 million; today, she is happily married and the mother of three children.

So what did she do after her time on the court? While continuing to feature in several commercials, Kournikova temporarily worked as a model. She even had a minor role in the movie Me, Myself, and Irene.

Kournikova made an appearance in Enrique Iglesias’ Escape music video.

«I’ve never met her before, but I’m a big fan,» he said at the time. I’m sure a lot of guys want to meet her. One of them is me. I know she’ll do well in the video because she’s a fantastic tennis player, beautiful, and talented.

Anna and Enrique had planned to collaborate on a project, but fate had other plans for them. When they crossed paths, they quickly became romantically involved. Lucy and Nicholas were born in 2017, and Mary arrived three years later.

«I enjoy being a mother, and I’ve always known I wanted children, whether biological or adopted. «I enjoy caring for others,» Anna stated in 2019.

Kournikova returned to television as a personal trainer in season 12 of NBC’s The Biggest Loser. As previously stated, she has amassed an empire worth $50 million over the course of her career. It goes without saying that she has not lost any of her beauty at the age of 41.

You can see her family photo below, and as you can see, she is still that stunning young lady we used to see years ago.

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