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     Born on June 7, 1981, in Moscow, Russia, Russian tennis star Anna Kournikova first discovered tennis when Anna Kournikova was five years old. After six years of practice in her native Moscow, Russia, Anna Kournikova became more serious about the sport and moved to Florida at age 11 to learn at famed tennis coach Nick Bollettieri's Tennis Academy. As her skills increased, Anna Kournikova excelled on the junior circuit. Winning both the European Championships and Italian Open, Anna Kournikova entered the pro ranks in 1996 as the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Junior World Champion. Her pro career has had its ups and downs, and after nagging back injuries Kournikova has all but given up professional tennis. After a promising start to her career, Anna Kournikova never won a pro singles tournament but managed a consistent top-20 ranking. In 2003 Anna Kournikova made her last professional tennis appearance and underwent back surgery. But despite her fame on the court, Kournikova's star still shines because of her stunning good looks.