Few former tennis players have remained in the public imagination quite like Anna Kournikova, even though her last professional match was more than two decades ago. When she was photographed in a wheelchair during a rare Miami outing in January 2025, the internet buzzed with questions about her health, her family, and a fortune often whispered about but rarely verified. Here is what the facts — and the gaps — actually say about Anna Kournikova in 2025.
full name: Anna Sergeyevna Kournikova Iglesias ·
born: June 7, 1981 ·
peak singles ranking: world No. 8 (November 2000) ·
peak doubles ranking: world No. 1 (November 1999) ·
partner: Enrique Iglesias (since 2001, not legally married) ·
estimated net worth: $60 million
Quick snapshot
- Retired from tennis after 2003 (Sports Illustrated (established sports publication))
- In a relationship with Enrique Iglesias since 2001 (AOL (news aggregation platform))
- Estimated net worth of $60 million (Sports Illustrated (established sports publication))
- Reason for wheelchair use is unconfirmed (Women’s Tennis Blog (tennis fan site, tier 3))
- Exact current residence not publicly confirmed (Women’s Tennis Blog (tennis fan site, tier 3))
- Whether she officially changed surname to Iglesias is unverified (Women’s Tennis Blog (tennis fan site, tier 3))
- January 2025: Spotted in wheelchair in Miami (Marca (Spanish sports daily))
- Reportedly due to minor foot injury (Women’s Tennis Blog (tennis fan site, tier 3))
- First public sighting in more than two years (Sports Illustrated (established sports publication))
- Continues private life in Miami with Iglesias and children (HELLO! (celebrity and lifestyle magazine))
- No return to public events or tennis announced (HELLO! (celebrity and lifestyle magazine))
- Health status likely to remain private unless she chooses otherwise (HELLO! (celebrity and lifestyle magazine))
The table below compiles seven facts that together reveal a clear pattern: Kournikova’s professional achievements are well-documented, but her private life remains deliberately shielded.
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Born | June 7, 1981 in Moscow, Russia |
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) |
| Turned pro | 1995 |
| Retired | 2003 (unofficially) |
| Prize money | $3,584,662 |
| WTA doubles titles | 16 |
The implication: her tennis career, though brief, provided the foundation for a lasting public identity.
Is Enrique Iglesias Still Married to Anna Kournikova?
Legal marriage status
- Kournikova and Iglesias have never legally married, according to multiple reports from early 2025 (The Week (Indian news magazine)).
- The couple have been described as “longtime partners” rather than a married couple by news outlets covering their relationship.
Length of relationship
- They met in 2001 during the filming of Iglesias’s music video for “Escape” (AOL (news aggregation platform)).
- As of January 2025, the relationship has spanned over 23 years.
Children together
- The couple share three children: twins Nicholas and Lucy (born 2017) and daughter Mary (born 2020) (Marca (Spanish sports daily)).
- Lucy and Nicholas were reported to be seven years old, and Mary four years old, as of January 2025.
The couple present a united family front with a $26 million Miami estate, yet they have deliberately chosen not to formalize their relationship through marriage — a rare choice for two of the most photographed celebrities of their era.
The catch: their long-term partnership may be more stable than many legal marriages, but the absence of a wedding certificate keeps public curiosity alive.
Why Is Anna Kournikova in a Wheelchair Now?
Reported back injury explanation
- Kournikova was photographed in a wheelchair during a rare public outing in Miami in January 2025 (Marca (Spanish sports daily)).
- An initial report from Marca noted she was wearing an orthopedic boot at the time.
- A later, lower-confidence report suggested the appearance was due to a minor foot injury and a small sprain (Women’s Tennis Blog (tennis fan site)).
Tennis career impact
- Kournikova retired in 2003 at age 21, having played through multiple chronic injuries (Sports Illustrated (established sports publication)).
- Speculation about back problems stemming from her tennis career has circulated online, but remains unverified.
No confirmed diagnosis from Kournikova
- Neither Kournikova nor her representatives have issued a public statement about wheelchair use or any underlying medical condition.
- The January 2025 sighting represented her first public appearance in more than two years (Sports Illustrated (established sports publication)).
The absence of a confirmed diagnosis means every claim about her condition — from back injury to sprain — remains in the realm of speculation. Readers should treat all explanations as unconfirmed until Kournikova or her authorized representatives provide clarification.
What this means: the wheelchair sighting produced more questions than answers, and the lack of official comment leaves the public to guess.
How Many Children Does Anna Kournikova Have?
Names and genders
- Three children: twins Lucy (girl) and Nicholas (boy), and daughter Mary (Marca (Spanish sports daily)).
- Enrique Iglesias is the father of all three.
Birth years
- Twins born in 2017; daughter Mary born in 2020 (Marca (Spanish sports daily)).
- As of January 2025, Nicholas and Lucy are seven years old; Mary is four.
Privacy of children
- Kournikova and Iglesias have chosen not to share photos of their children’s faces on social media, maintaining a high degree of privacy.
- The family resides in a $26 million Miami waterfront property (HELLO! (celebrity and lifestyle magazine)).
The pattern: Kournikova extends her privacy shield to her children, a decision that limits public knowledge but supports a normal upbringing.
How Rich Is Anna Kournikova?
Estimated net worth
- Kournikova’s net worth is estimated at approximately $60 million as of 2025 (Sports Illustrated (established sports publication)).
- Iglesias’s net worth is estimated at about $100 million, giving the couple a combined net worth reported at $150 million to $160 million (Business Insider España (business and lifestyle publication)).
Sources of income
- Prize money from tennis: $3,584,662 across her career (Sports Illustrated (established sports publication)).
- Major income derived from endorsement deals during and after her tennis career, including prominent campaigns with Adidas, Berlei, and Lycos.
- Appearances and modeling contracts contributed substantially to her post-tennis earnings.
Comparisons with Iglesias
- Iglesias’s fortune from music, tours, and investments is roughly 1.7 times Kournikova’s reported net worth.
- The couple share a $26 million Miami mansion but reportedly maintain separate legal financial identities (HELLO! (celebrity and lifestyle magazine)).
What this means: Kournikova’s financial independence underscores her deliberate separation from Iglesias’s career earnings, even as they share a home.
Timeline: Key Moments in Anna Kournikova’s Life
- 1995 — Turned professional at age 14
- 1999 — Reached world No.1 in doubles (Sports Illustrated (established sports publication))
- 2001 — Began relationship with Enrique Iglesias (AOL (news aggregation platform))
- 2003 — Last professional tennis match (Sports Illustrated (established sports publication))
- 2017 — Gave birth to twins Nicholas and Lucy (Marca (Spanish sports daily))
- 2020 — Gave birth to daughter Mary (Marca (Spanish sports daily))
- January 2025 — Publicly seen in wheelchair in Miami, sparking health rumors (Marca (Spanish sports daily))
What Is Confirmed and What Remains Unclear
Confirmed facts
- She retired from tennis after 2003
- She has been in a relationship with Enrique Iglesias since 2001
- She has three children (twins born 2017, third born 2020)
- Her net worth is estimated at $60 million (Sports Illustrated (established sports publication))
What’s unclear
- Reason for wheelchair use is unconfirmed (Women’s Tennis Blog (tennis fan site))
- Exact current residence not public
- Whether she officially changed surname to Iglesias
- No public statement from her on health or wheelchair use
The pattern: the confirmed facts are all verifiable public record; the unclear items all depend on Kournikova’s voluntary disclosure.
Quotes: What She and Her Partner Have Said
“I feel like the luckiest man in the world. I have three amazing children. It’s the best thing that has ever happened to me.”
— Enrique Iglesias, in an interview discussing family life
“Thank you for all the birthday wishes! Feeling so blessed.”
— Anna Kournikova, via social media
The trade-off for Kournikova is clear: she traded the spotlight of being one of the most Googled athletes of the early 2000s for a deeply private family life that even a $60 million fortune and a $26 million mansion cannot fully shield from public curiosity. For anyone searching for “Anna Kournikova now,” the real story is not the wheelchair sighting or the net worth figure — it is her deliberate, quiet construction of a life away from the courts and cameras, a choice that makes each rare public appearance newsworthy precisely because it is so rare.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Anna Kournikova still play tennis?
No, she retired unofficially in 2003 and has not competed professionally since then (Sports Illustrated (established sports publication)).
What is Anna Kournikova’s height?
She stands 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in).
Where was Anna Kournikova born?
She was born in Moscow, Russia, on June 7, 1981.
Did Anna Kournikova ever win a Grand Slam singles title?
No, she never won a Grand Slam singles title. Her highest singles ranking was world No. 8. She did win two Grand Slam doubles titles (Australian Open 1999 and 2002) with Martina Hingis (Sports Illustrated (established sports publication)).
What caused Anna Kournikova’s back problems?
There is no confirmed medical diagnosis publicly available. Speculation links it to injuries sustained during her professional tennis career, but she has not issued an official statement.
How does Anna Kournikova make money now?
Her income today likely comes from investments, past endorsement residuals, and her share of the couple’s combined real estate and asset portfolio. Her tennis prize money was $3.5 million; the bulk of her $60 million net worth comes from endorsements (Sports Illustrated (established sports publication)).
Is Anna Kournikova on Instagram?
Yes, she maintains a verified Instagram account, though she posts infrequently and it is not publicly confirmed whether she manages it personally.
George Harry Howard Bennett is a staff writer for Public Journal UK, specializing in UK news, policy analysis, and public affairs coverage. He works under Editor-in-Chief Margaret Ellison, maintaining high standards of sourcing, verification, and fact-checking. Bennett reports on Westminster, government policy, and societal issues, providing balanced and accurate journalism with timely insight.