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Born: 7 June 1981, in Moscow, Russia

Known as: Blonde superstar

Height:    5' 8 

Weight:   123 lbs.

Rep. Country: Russia

Lives: Miami, Florida, USA

Short Bio: Famous Russian Tennis Player Anna Sergeyevna Kournikova born on June 7, 1981, in Moscow, Russia. The daughter of Alla and Sergei Kournikov, Anna began playing competitive tennis early on. She was competing in the juniors by age nine and within two years, she was headed to the U.S. to train at Nick Bollettieri's famed Florida tennis academy. She subsequently won several international junior tennis tournaments and was declared the Junior European Champion and Junior World Champion in 1995. She played in a club near her place until age 11. Afterwards she moved to Bradenton, Florida (USA) to train with Nick Bollitierri at the Bollitierri Tennis Academy. At 14, she represented Russia in a Federation Cup match and at this became the youngest player ever to win a fed cup match. She has been mock due to her success off the court without on court success, though is now making a name for herself as a double player. Despite her losing record, Kournikova?s fame grew steadily thanks to her modeling career and publicity surrounding her personal life. This media attention often focused on romantic liaisons with such celebrities as pop star Enrique Iglesias and hockey player Sergei Fedorov. She has also attempted a career in acting, appearing briefly in 2000?s Me, Myself and Irene. Kournikova has retired from the WTA tour, but continues to plays exhibition matches for charitable causes.

 Anna Kournikova

 Anna Kournikova

 Anna Kournikova

 Anna Kournikova

 Anna Kournikova

 Anna Kournikova

 Anna Kournikova

Anna Kournikova