Kournikova.A short history:

Young Anna first made an impact on the women's tour in 1996. She performed admirably and impressed everybody who looked at her. She had some early success, but her inexperience was clear for all to see in her over-ambitious shots, nervous errors.

By 1999, Kournikova's skills had truly blossomed. Her strong, yet gentle, play was a joy to watch and she soon penetrated the top 10, reaching a career high of 8 in 2000 (and you can't get much higher than that).

This achievement was a testament to her remarkable consistency.Always consistent in reaching the quarters or semi-finals of tournaments.Never beyond that.

Unfortunately, years of arduous photoshoots caught up with Kournikova and she suffered a debilitating back injury in 2001. Being naturally supple,she lets the tides wet her feet, as she gazes longingly into the camera, as if you and her are the only two people in the world. Kournikova fought on for two more years before retiring in 2003.

Tragically cut down in her prime, the tennis world lost a spectacular talents that could have perhaps possibly dominated the sport for years to come.