Childhood
Anna was born in Moscow - June 7, 1981. Her parents are athletes: Sergey father wrestled, Alla mother was a tennis coach. For this to give a daughter in question was not a sport. With 5 years Anna has been in Sokolniki, then he goes into "Spartacus" school.
She was considered one of the most promising students, but for the girls tennis at first was just a fad. Things have changed dramatically in 1988, when seven-year Anna won the tournament in Moscow among peers. In 1991, persistent, purposeful athlete noticed and invited foreign specialists in the United States, the famous Nick Bollettieri Academy. It is considered the world's tennis stars smithy.
Kournikova rather quickly adapts in America. Quickly learn the language, making friends. Now tennis for Anna, it's not just a pastime, it is the main occupation. Training schedule occupy the lion's share of time. The results come in 1994, when Anya wins prestigious Les Petits As - an unofficial world championship among juniors. In 1995, Kournikova in their track record adds a few more titles and led the junior rankings.
"Transfer has developed an iron character in me. I realized that I want to achieve something in life. I woke up in the competitive spirit. I wanted to win and to win on the court "
With 15 years she performed in the adult competitions. In 1996, she became the best newcomer on the version of the World Tennis Association. On his debut American Open Championships athlete reaches the fourth round and losing experienced and famous Steffi Graf. In the same year Kournikova sent to the Olympic Games in Atlanta, where Russia is.
In 1997, Anna comes to the semi-finals of Wimbledon in 1998, included in the top 20 tennis players in the world and together with Martina Hingis in a pair of wins open championship Avstralii.2000 year - the most successful in the career of Kournikova. It takes the 8th place in the rankings and won two titles.
In 2001, the athlete gets injured left foot. Recover, paired with Anna Hingis won the Kremlin Cup for the second time the championship of Australia. In 2003, tennis player injures his leg again and leaves a professional career.
Career model and charity
"I - as an expensive menu ... You can look, but can not afford"
The glory of a spectacular blonde spread far beyond the courts. The fans affectionately called her Courneuve, men around the world were recognized in love, and directors and photographers dream to get it in their projects. Many experts say that in some point Kournikova was so absorbed in business model that pushed tennis into the background.
The athlete has been the face of brands such as Adidas, Omega. She has appeared on the cover of the famous glossy magazine. Various publications put Anna in the first place in the list of the most beautiful and influential women in the world. In 2000, Kurnikov appeared in a cameo role in the movie "Me, Myself and Irene" with Jim Carrey.
Now Kournikova engaged in charity. It acts demonstration tournaments, the money from that goes into various funds.
In addition, Anna is working with organizations that help the US military abroad. In this regard, Kournikova changed nationality in 2010 she received a US passport.
Personal life
Anna Kournikova attributed to an affair with a hockey player Pavel Bure, she was married to another renowned hockey player Sergei Fedorov, but the marriage quickly disintegrated. In 2001, the tennis player on the set of the video met with the singer Enrique Iglesias. A couple married several times, diluted, but young people are still together, but according to official data relationships are still not registered.
