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When the first rays of sunlight in the morning gently shine into the living room through the floor-to-ceiling windows, the whole space suddenly glows with a layer of light like a mother's warm embrace, Kulnikova walks with graceful steps to the living room with a fragrant coffee in hand, and is greeted by her husband Anrikui carefully instructing their 5-year-old daughter on how to play the beautiful piano melody.
"Honey, are you learning a new repertoire?" Kurnikova kissed Anriqui on the forehead with a light smile on her lips, and then snuggled up to him.
"Yes, my precious daughter is a genius. An Likui looked at his wife affectionately, her eyes full of love, "You see, she is now able to play this serenade smoothly. ”
Hearing the praise of her parents, the little girl's face was filled with a proud smile, and she tapped the keys more intently, as if to pass on this joy to everyone. Kournikova quietly admired this warm picture, and her heart was filled with endless happiness and tranquility.
Looking back, she was the rising star of tennis with high hopes and was hailed as a strong contender for future Grand Slam titles.
However, the vagaries of fate are always unpredictable, and just as there was speculation that she would become a new upstart in tennis, her career suddenly hit a low point.
However, it was this turning point that led her to another direction in her life, and finally met and fell in love with An Likui and started a new happy life. Every time she thinks of this, Kournikova is sincerely grateful for the ingenious arrangement of fate.
Back in 1995, at the age of 14, Anna Kournikova made her WTA Tour debut, and her talent and charm instantly conquered the audience.
She swings the racket calmly and confidently, her figure is as soft as the goddess Venus descended into the world, she is 173 cm tall, with blonde hair and a sweet smile, as if she is a goddess who came out of an oil painting, which makes people fall in love.
After the match, Kournikova was surrounded by a crowd of journalists who rushed to ask her questions. "Anna, what are your expectations for your tennis career, and what are your plans for the future?" asked a reporter bluntly.
In the face of the critical eyes of many doubters, Kournikova did not show the slightest panic or hesitation, and she replied in an extremely firm tone: "My goal is definitely not limited to winning a Grand Slam championship! I hope that in the near future, all the Russian people will be extremely proud of me!"
The outstanding talent displayed by this 14-year-old girl undoubtedly made everyone present full of endless expectations and imagination for her future.
As expected, in 1997, Kournikova made it all the way to the semifinals of the Wimbledon Championships with her extraordinary strength, becoming the first female athlete in Russian history to reach the WTA Finals.
Many industry experts and media outlets have expressed extreme optimism about her future, predicting that it is only a matter of time before Kournikova wins the Grand Slam title. As the pride of the sky, she will undoubtedly lead the trend of a new generation of tennis and bring endless glory to the whole of Russia.
However, who could have predicted that the future career of this former high-profile "genius girl" will disappoint countless fans.
Although she climbed to the top of the world rankings at No. 8, injuries and form swings have caused her record to slip rapidly.
Most regrettably, Kournikova not only failed to win the four Grand Slam tournaments, but also failed to reach the threshold of the final.
As a player who was seen as a future favourite, her performance was unexpected, deeply frustrating.
Once upon a time, in a Wimbledon match, Kournikova played erratically, and after being in excellent pre-match form, she unfortunately sprained her ankle in the second set and finally had to choose to withdraw from the match.
After the game, she had tears in her eyes and looked helpless and frustrated when she faced reporters.
"I'm sorry for disappointing everyone...... "Kournikova choked up, her voice trembling slightly, "I hereby solemnly promise that I will give my best in the next match and will never let this happen again." ”
However, at that time, she could not have foreseen that such a "next time" would not appear as expected in her career. The troubles of injury and state are like an unbridgeable chasm, gradually depleting her youthful and frivolous spirit.
However, it was these ups and downs that Katerina Kournikova eventually gave up her dedication to the tennis court and turned her eyes to a wider field, eventually meeting her current passion, Spanish tenor Faris Iglesias.
It is precisely because of his unwavering support and unwavering companionship that she re-aims at a new direction in life.
Let's rewind the clock to more than a decade ago, when Kournikova, as a brilliant tennis star, attracted the enthusiastic pursuit of countless celebrities and wealthy businessmen with her overwhelming beauty and thunderous reputation.
One of the most eye-catching was football superstar David Beckham's frenzied gesture of affection. According to rumors, in order to be able to witness the demeanor of Kulnikova, a Russian beauty, Beckham did not even hesitate to part ways with his girlfriend at the time.
In public, he made no secret of his obsession with Kournikova, filled with deep affection both in his eyes and in his words.
"Anna is the most beautiful woman I've ever met, and I really look forward to meeting her one day. Beckham said affectionately in an interview after a game.
After Beckham, another sports superstar has also launched a passionate love offensive against Kournikova - NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal.
The inside striker publicly posted a tribute to Kournikova on social media, candidly expressing his appreciation and admiration for her unique charisma.
"Anna's tenacity and fighting spirit on the pitch is the most intoxicating scenery I've ever seen. If I had a choice, she would undoubtedly be my ideal partner. O'Neill said with emotion on his personal homepage.
In the face of these high-profile suitors, Kournikova surprised everyone, politely rejected their hospitality, and instead chose an obscure white singer who was far inferior to them to enter the palace of marriage.
This decision has attracted a lot of attention and discussion, and no one can really understand what she really thinks in her heart.
O'Neal was undoubtedly one of the most influential and wealthy players in the NBA at the time. As a superstar, he not only has an astonishing fortune, but also a reputation that ordinary people can only hope for.
However, despite this, Kournikova still chose Anliqui, who has a relatively low status. Behind this, there must be a reason for her thoughtfulness.
First of all, as a legendary female tennis player and former superstar, Kournikova's career achievements and lucrative income are truly remarkable. Therefore, for O'Neill's wealth, perhaps she does not necessarily give too much attention or favor.
What's more, the career paths and development directions of the two superstars are very different, and O'Neal is still active in the basketball field with the largest audience in the world;
Kournikova, on the other hand, has devoted all her energy to the entertainment industry.
Secondly, the age difference is also one of the important factors that Kournikova needs to think about. O'Neill is nearly 10 years older than her, and for a woman who is extremely sensitive to beauty and youth, she naturally would not choose a partner who is so "old".
Looking back, O'Neal has publicly confessed to her on social media, but deep down she doesn't have much emotional resonance with the "old and strong" star.
In addition, O'Neill's behaviour in private life and family background are also key pieces of information that Kournikova needs to know deeply before making a decision.
According to his ex-wife's public disclosure on the occasion of the divorce, O'Neill looks glamorous on the surface, but his family environment can hardly hide his ordinary nature.
As a woman who cares about the quality of her life, Kournikova naturally has some scruples about this. In contrast, An Likui is not only the same age as her, but the two also have a lot in common in their career development. As a talented singer, he can provide strong support and cooperation for Kournikova's further development in the entertainment industry.
In addition to this, Anriquet comes across as suave, mature and thoughtful, which complements Kournikova's naturally beautiful face.
Perhaps it was because of these excellent qualities in Anliqui that Kournikova finally chose him and started a new and hopeful journey in life.
After carefully weighing the pros and cons, Kournikova finally chose Anriqui and entered the marriage hall hand in hand. Since then, it has been as if a new chapter has been opened in her life, and the sun is shining brightly on the road ahead.
After getting married, Kournikova often shared her heartwarming moments with Anriqui and their adorable daughter on social media. Sometimes it was the laughter of the three of them at a picnic outdoors, and sometimes it was An Likui who held his daughter's little hand and patiently taught her to learn knowledge and practice the piano.
Each picture exudes a sense of happiness and harmony.
"I know deep down that my family is everything in my life, and having their presence is the most satisfying and proud thing in my heart. Olympic tennis champion Victoria Kournikova describes her deep affection and cherishment for her family.
Once upon a time, she was also the shining star of the tennis court that attracted the world's attention and attention, and everyone expected her to be on the podium of the world's top competition, the Grand Slam, and compete for that supreme honor.
However, the merciless tricks of fate have made her otherwise smooth career path twisty and tortuous, and her career has inevitably encountered long and difficult difficulties.
However, the strong Kournikova did not give in because of this, but met the new challenges and opportunities in life with a more calm and determined attitude.
When we look back, Kournikova does not think that those setbacks and difficulties are regrets, because it is these experiences that gave her the opportunity to meet the other half of her life, Anrique, and pointed her in the direction of moving forward.
Looking forward to the future, she is full of expectations, hoping to spend every good time with her family and write her own wonderful life chapter in this quiet and harmonious environment.