Anna Kournikova has been seen in public for the primary time in two years – however in a worrying sight, the previous world No. 1 doubles star was pictured in a wheelchair whereas visiting the Bal Harbour Outlets in Miami, Florida.
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Kournikova, 43, who was as soon as ranked No. 8 on the earth in singles, was accompanied by her two daughters, Lucy, 7, and Maria, 5, together with mates. The retired athlete was additionally sporting an orthopedic boot on one foot, suggesting a latest harm.
The group was seen chatting and laughing within the procuring middle’s automotive park, with Kournikova’s daughters wearing lovable matching outfits of white shirts, dishevelled denims and purple boots. Regardless of the worrying sight of the wheelchair and boot, the previous tennis star appeared in good spirits.
Kournikova retired from skilled tennis again in 2003, having received 16 profession doubles titles, together with the Australian Open in 1999 and 2002 alongside Martina Hingis. Regardless of her success in doubles, she by no means received a singles title however did attain the Wimbledon semifinals in 1997.
Away from the courtroom, Kournikova made headlines when she started relationship Spanish pop celebrity Enrique Iglesias in 2001 after starring in his steamy music video for Escape. The couple has since welcomed three kids – twins Lucy and Nicholas, born in December 2017, and Maria, born in January 2020.
Whereas Iglesias has remained within the public eye, Kournikova has lived a low-key life, selecting to concentrate on elevating their kids in Miami.
Her latest sighting in a wheelchair has sparked hypothesis about her well being. Nevertheless, Kournikova has not publicly addressed the rationale behind her situation. (supply: The Solar)