Anna Kournikova : Tennis Star cum Model

Anna Kournikova(Russia) born June 7 , 1981
In 1989, at the age of 8, Kournikova began appearing in junior tournaments, and by the following year, was attracting attention from tennis scouts across the world.At the age of 10,went to Florida,USA to train at a celebrated Tennis Academy.At 15, she made her 'Grandslam' debut, when she reached the fourth round of the 1996 US Open.

Although reaching No. 8 in the world in 2000, she never won a WTA Title in singles. Kournikova's forte has been doubles.With Martina Hingis as her partner, she wonGrandslam Titles in Australia in 1999and 2002.

Anna Kournikova posing for Berlei (manufacturer of the "Shock Absorber" sports bra) in 2000

Anna Kournikova posing for ''Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue'' in 2004

Anna Kournikovaposing for ' FHM'

Anna Kournikova posing for ' Maxim '

Anna Kournikova was named one of People's 50 Most Beautiful People in 1998, 2000, 2002, and 2003

Anna Kournikova might have started out as a tennis player, but she certainly did not end her career as one. She excelled in her modeling career

Anna Kournikova Posing for 'Omega Watch'

Anna Kournikova endorsement deals is quite lengthy and includes Adidas, Charles-Schwab, Lycos, XSN Sports, Multiway Sports Bra(MSB), Omega Watches, Pegasus Cell Phones and Yonex Rackets