Anna's talent on the tennis court was spotted very early, and she was sent to Nick Bollettieri's tennis academy in Florida
Well done partner
Kournikova made her Grand slam debut at the US Open when she was 15; she was beaten in the fourth round by Steffi Graf.
Keep looking. You look great!
She reached the semifinals of Wimbledon while playing the tournament for the first time. Kournikova's great run came to an end after she was beaten by Martina Hingis.
Anna shows us her backhand
Anna Kournikova was ranked as high as No.8 in singles, and also No.1 in the doubles format. Her partners included Martina Hingis and Elena Likhovtseva.
Time to celebrate
Kournikova won two Grand Slam doubles titles, both of which came at the Australian Open in 1999 and 2002 partnering Martina Hingis
Hingis enjoyed a great rivalry with Kournikova
Anna Kournikova's final years on court were dogged by frequent injuries. Her interest waned, and she consequently withdrew from the tour.
I am coming Anna!
Right-handed Kournikova was quick on court, but had a dodgy serve that always let her down. She was good at the net, something that helped her in doubles.
Ready to strike
Anna Kournikova has frequently figured in the list of People magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People in the world.
Things are looking up for Anna
Kournikova does make an appearance, playing exhibition matches that have raised a lot of money for charity.
No Escaping this
Anna Kournikova has been dating pop star Enrique Iglesias since 2001. The pair are still going strong, but have no plans of marrying.
This is her real game
Kournikova's fame has less to do with her game, and more to do with her looks. She has been featured in Sports Illustrated, FHM and Maxim. As a result the Russian made a lot of money from endorsements.
Back at work
Anna Kournikova might have shown her back to competitive tennis. She was never interested in being the best in the business, but made full use of the limelight.
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