Anna Kournikova is a former professional tennis player from Russia. She was one of the most high-profile and marketable athletes in the world during her playing career, and was known for her beauty and celebrity status. Kournikova achieved considerable success in singles, reaching the quarterfinals of the 1996 Wimbledon Championships and the semifinals of the 1997 Australian Open. She also won two Grand Slam doubles titles with Martina Hingis. After her retirement from professional tennis in 2003, she has been featured in television shows, advertising campaigns, and fashion magazines.