Anna Kournikova's Dating and Relationship History
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In 2001, Enrique Iglesias started dating Anna Kournikova after she played his love interest in the music video for "Escape." They broke up in 2013, but got back together in 2016.
The couple had twins Nicholas and Lucy on December 16, 2017. They quietly welcomed a third child in February 2020.
Enrique Iglesias is a world-renowned Spanish singer-songwriter who began his music career in the mid-1990s. He is known for his string of chart-topping hits, such as "Hero", "Bailamos", and "I Like It", which have established him as one of the best-selling Latin artists of all time. The son of legendary singer Julio Iglesias, Enrique has carved out his own niche in the industry, cementing his status as the King of Latin Pop. Before dating Anna Kournikova, he was rumored to be in relationships with other high-profile celebrities, such as Jennifer Love Hewitt and Sofia Vergara.
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Before settling down with Enrique Iglesias, Anna Kournikova had a brief relationship with Australian tennis player Mark Philippoussis in 2001. Their romance blossomed on the tennis courts, as both were prominent players at the time. Though the couple seemed smitten with each other, their hectic schedules and long-distance relationship ultimately led to their breakup. They parted ways amicably, and both went on to find love with other people.
Mark Philippoussis, born in Melbourne, Australia, is a former professional tennis player who gained fame in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Known for his powerful serve and aggressive style, he reached a career-high ranking of No. 8 in the world. He gained notoriety for reaching two Grand Slam finals (the 1998 US Open and the 2003 Wimbledon Championships), but ultimately fell short in both. His relationships with high-profile women are well-documented, including romances with actress Tara Reid and singer Delta Goodrem.
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Anna Kournikova and Russian hockey player Pavel Bure were first linked in 1999, after they were spotted together at a Florida Panthers game. The pair, both Russian natives, were rumored to have gotten engaged, but neither party ever confirmed the reports. Despite the media's fascination with their relationship, it was short-lived, and the couple eventually went their separate ways in 2000. Although their romance was brief, it marked Kournikova's first high-profile relationship with an athlete.
Pavel Bure is a former professional ice hockey player, regarded as one of the best goal-scorers in the history of the sport. Born in Moscow, Russia, Bure's career began in the early 1990s with the Vancouver Canucks before joining other NHL teams like the Florida Panthers and New York Rangers. Known as the "Russian Rocket," he set numerous records during his career and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2012. Bure's relationships outside of hockey were also noteworthy, as he was later married to model Alina Khasanova.
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Anna Kournikova and fellow Russian athlete Sergei Fedorov began dating in 1997 when she was just 16 years old. The couple bonded over their shared love for sports and their similar cultural backgrounds. Though they kept their relationship fairly low-profile, Fedorov made headlines when he claimed in 2003 that the couple had been briefly married in 2001. Kournikova, however, denied the marriage, and their relationship ended soon after the rumors began.
Sergei Fedorov is a retired Russian professional ice hockey player who spent the majority of his career with the Detroit Red Wings. A three-time Stanley Cup champion, he also won the Hart Memorial Trophy and was named to the NHL First All-Star Team twice. As a member of the prestigious "Triple Gold Club," Fedorov earned gold medals in the Olympics, World Championships, and Stanley Cup championships. In addition to his relationship with Anna Kournikova, Fedorov was also romantically linked to fellow Russian athlete and figure skater Tatyana Navka.
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