Anna Kournikova

Anna Kournikova, born on June 7, 1981, in Moscow, Russia, is a former tennis sensation and a prominent figure in the world of sports and entertainment. Bursting onto the scene in the late 1990s, Kournikova's combination of talent, beauty, and charisma catapulted her to international fame, despite never winning a singles title. She achieved considerable success in doubles, reaching the world No. 1 ranking and winning two Grand Slam titles. Beyond tennis, Kournikova's modeling career and high-profile relationships further elevated her celebrity status. Despite retiring from professional tennis, she continues to be a prominent figure in the sports and entertainment industry.

Here are some of her career achievements:

• Anna Kournikova was crowned the ITF Junior World Champion U-18 and Junior European Champion U-18.
• In 1995, she won the International Tennis Federation title twice.
• In 1998, she participated in the Australian Open and was ranked at No. 16 out of 20 by WTA.
• Anna won the Grand Slam Doubles title at the Australian Open in 1999 and secured No. 1 position in the world.
• She won the Grand Slam Doubles yet another time in 2002 at the Australian Open along with her partner Martina Hingis.