Inside Anna Kournikova's Lavish Life

Tennis star Anna Kournikova was a household name in the early 2000s, not only racking up win after win and reaching eighth place worldwide in her chosen sport, but earning brand deals, snapping up modeling contracts, and even enjoying a stint as a trainer on the TV show "The Biggest Loser." While Kournikova's tennis career came to a sudden halt after a back injury — and before she was able to earn a much-coveted singles trophy — she'd already secured her place in history, and a personal fortune, besides.

Naturally, a lot of Kournikova's lucrative sponsorships were sports-centric, with brand partners like Adidas, K-Swiss, and Omega earning her as much as $10 million a year at their height. The tennis star also earned $3.5 million in prize money during her career. These days, her total net worth sits somewhere around a comfortable $60 million — plus, she's got the further advantage of a wealthy partner in pop star Enrique Iglesias. Anna Kournikova and Enrique Iglesias share a very private relationship, but we know that they've been together since way back in 2001 and that the "Hero" singer's current net worth is around $100 million, giving the couple a combined net worth of $160 million.

Obviously, this is more than enough money to enjoy a lifestyle that prioritizes the best of the best. As Kournikova herself once said, "[I'm] like a menu. You can look but you can't afford it" (via ESPN). From traveling in style to enjoying the finest clothes and accessories, Anna Kournikova has spun her brief but impactful time on the tennis courts into a truly lavish life.

Athletes are stars in their own rights, but not all of them make the hop to red-carpet fame. This wasn't an issue for Anna Kournikova, who was put on the guest list for awards shows, premieres, and other high-profile events from very early on in her career. For instance, in 2003, Kournikova turned heads at the GQ Man of the Year Awards, and in 2005, Kournikova attended both the Teen Choice Awards and the World Music Awards. A pop-culture darling, Kournikova even scored a cameo role in the Jim Carrey 2000 comedy "Me, Myself & Irene."

Dating a pop star hasn't hurt Kournikova's red-carpet appeal, either. While this power couple has been a little more reclusive in recent years, Kournikova and beau Enrique Iglesias were spotted at several major events together when they first started dating, such as the 2002 MTV Video Music Awards and the 2003 premiere of "Once Upon a Time in Mexico." Nowadays, they try to stay out of the public eye, but if the right event were to come along, we wouldn't be surprised to see Kournikova strutting the red carpet again.

Anna Kournikova may not like to spend a lot of time shopping in high-end boutiques — as she once told Elle, "I don't really like to go shopping. After an hour I get a little antsy, so I definitely shop online," — but that hasn't hindered her access to top-tier fashion. Whether she's showing up to an interview in Gucci sunglasses or flaunting a Chanel handbag on Instagram, Kournikova knows how to keep it chic (we're guessing she has the perfect capsule wardrobe at home!). She also still participates in the occasional fashion photoshoot, such as the feature she did for Cosmopolitan Russia in 2019, which featured the former athlete in a stunning green gown.

When it comes to Kournikova's designer wardrobe, her watch collection is of particular note — perhaps because of all those tennis-era sponsorships, which included the luxury watch brand Omega. At the time, Kournikova was known to promote the diamond-studded Omega Constellation watch, priced at $6,400. But the ultimate crown jewel of her collection apparently isn't an Omega; it's a Chanel J12, which is valued at a staggering $15,200 at the time of writing.

And let's not forget the incredible not-quite-engagement ring that Kournikova received from Enrique Iglesias back in 2004, even though the couple reportedly has no intentions of getting married. Featuring a massive pink diamond tucked between two smaller white diamonds, this single piece of jewelry is estimated to be worth $5 million. Opulent, indeed.

If there's one thing that screams wealth and power, it's owning prime real estate — say, a sprawling waterfront mansion in Miami, like the one Anna Kournikova used to live in. Built on the shores of Sunset Lake, the palatial 6,630-square-foot, eight-bedroom estate includes top-of-the-line amenities, from a pool, spa, and yacht dock to private balconies and even his-and-hers walk-in closets — which we're sure provided a good home for all of Kournikova's couture. To put the scale and grandeur of this property into perspective, Kournikova originally sold it for $7.4 million in 2012, but the house sold again in 2018, this time for more than $14 million.

So what could have possessed Kournikova to give this jewel up? How about upgrading to an even bigger, better mansion? In 2013, Kournikova and her partner Enrique Iglesias moved into a $26 million Miami home set in a neighborhood literally called "Millionaire's Row." Compared to Kournikova's old digs, this new mansion boasts a staggering 20,000-square-foot floor plan, plus a private tennis court. We can guess where Kournikova saw the appeal, and it's no wonder that the couple (and their kids) still reside in this mega-home today.

Being a homebody is no problem when you live in a mansion. Still, Anna Kournikova knows how to get the most out of her extravagant life: with plenty of jet-setting. You might think that living in Miami is enough warm weather for anyone, but Kournikova still appreciates the value of a tropical vacation — for example, she's reportedly called the Alegranza Resort in Los Cabos, Mexico, her "home away from home" (via People). When it comes to farther-flung travel, other enviable destinations on the tennis star's itinerary have included Paris getaways in 2007 and 2009 and a Hawaii vacation in 2010.

Sometimes, these trips even skip first class for the exclusive comfort of a private airplane. For example, in 2004, Kournikova and boyfriend Enrique Iglesias boarded a private plane to hop from Brisbane to Sydney during the Australian leg of his "7" tour, skipping the hassle of commercial airlines for the less-than-two-hour flight. Day to day, you might also find her being chauffeured around in a Mercedes, as one interviewer from The Standard discovered.

But if Kournikova's limited social-media presence is any indication, one of her favorite forms of transportation is by sea. Multiple posts show off beautiful coastal views as Kournikova lounges on boats, whether she's blowing kisses from a yacht on Instagram or showing her dogs out for a day on the water on Facebook.

Life as an athlete often means a strict dietary regimen, and while Anna Kournikova hasn't abandoned nutrition post-tennis, she knows when to cut herself some slack and enjoy a treat or two. As she once told Extra, "I don't think pleasures are guilty. That's why it's, like, a pleasure. You should enjoy it. You shouldn't be guilty about it. ... I love pizza, I love chocolate." While she believes that moderation is key, Kournikova pointed out, "We have to live, also."

This explains why Kournikova is occasionally spotted at restaurants around her home in Florida. In 2012, she and Enrique Iglesias were photographed at local Chinese food hotspot Philippe, and as she once told Social Miami, "I tend to eat at the same four or five places, the classics. ... I go to Smith and Wollensky, China Grill, Capital Grill."

Kournikova's self-indulgence may also include the occasional top-shelf tipple. In 2018, Kournikova was spotted leaving Costco with a cartload of alcohol, including Ketel One vodka, Grey Goose vodka, Patron tequila, and champagne. Meanwhile, a photo on Kournikova's own Instagram shows something revealing in the background: a massive, 15-row wine fridge with enough space to hold 60 bottles of wine, at least.

With so many amenities close to hand, it's no wonder Kournikova doesn't have to be under a constant spotlight to enjoy her lavish life. While she may be keeping her head down now, as celebrities go, Kournikova has built a luxurious lifestyle that's hard to compete with.