Then, at the age of 16, she made her debut appearance in the Wimbledon and was able to reach the semifinals — she was only just beginning.
The talented young sprite once spent more than 30 weeks a year on the tennis circuit, and it seemed like she would go on to become one of the most lethal contenders in the game. Everyone had great expectations of Kournikova, but all that changed after she received an injury that started affecting the quality of her performances. In she played only ten tournaments because of it, and by the time she finally dropped out of the tennis circuit, her rank had fallen to It was a brutal end for the star, but her influence on the sports is not negligible; in fact, her life inspired one of the greatest players known today — Sharapova.
While active, Kournikova was not only known for her quick reflexes; she also had killer looks that helped her garner more fans and million-dollar endorsements that established her as one of the highest-paid female athletes. Years after her retirement, many still argue that she was a terrible player whose career only flourished because of her looks; however, the truth remains that she was a solid athlete even though she never bagged a title.
Iglesias and Kournikova first made acquaintances in December on the set of the music video he was shooting for his single "Escape. In the music video, the two had a steamy makeout scene in a car and got together immediately after — they have been together ever since but didn't go public with their relationship until August Despite the popularity they both enjoy, Iglesias and his partner have managed to keep most of their personal lives out of public scrutiny.
They became parents for the first time in when they welcomed their twins Nicholas and Lucy. The pair started dating nearly two decades ago but because we hear so little about them some have wondered over the years if they were even still together.
That question was answered when they became parents in But fans have plenty of other questions about the Spanish singer and retired tennis star. Here are the answers to if they decided to get hitched and how many children they have today. Despite never winning a title on her own, she ranked no. After a successful career, Kournikova retired at 21 because of a back and spinal problem, including a herniated disk.
She does still continue to play every now and then, though. And based on the timeline of the "Escape" video, it was also around that time that she met her future husband, Iglesias. In honor of their long lasting romance, here's a look back at how it all started.
The chemistry between the two in this music video is undeniable—so it's no wonder their relationship became real behind the camera.
At the MTV Video Music Awards , the couple let the world know they were an item by walking the red carpet together. Iglesias also performed his hit song "Hero" while Kournikova watched in the audience. T o show her support, Kournikova walked the red carpet with him. During the World Team Tennis game, the former tennis pro was spotted wearing a massive pink diamond ring on her ring finger. The two never confirmed or denied if they were actually engaged.
In May , Iglesias told Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet that he and Kournikova had secretly married—and gotten a divorce. I am single now, but that's okay," he said, according to People. But after that story came out, his rep commented that after five years, "they are still together. I believe in being open and trusting each other and respecting each other completely. Moments when I wanted to end it. No, seriously.
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