The retired tennis star, 43, made a rare public appearance in Florida, spotted with multiple injuries

Anna Kournikova, once a global tennis sensation, has been seen in public for the first time in two years—but under unexpected circumstances. The 43-year-old, known for her Grand Slam wins and modelling career, was spotted in a wheelchair with an orthopaedic boot supporting her right foot during a family shopping trip in Bal Harbour, Florida.

Kournikova, who retired in 2003 due to persistent injuries, appeared to be recovering from yet another physical setback. Adding to concerns, she was also seen with a pink cast on her pinky finger, suggesting multiple injuries.

The former world No. 8 kept a low profile during the outing, dressed in an all-black ensemble with her hair in a casual bun and oversized sunglasses shielding her face. Accompanied by her two daughters, aged seven and four, she was seen making her way through high-end boutiques, with her children carrying pink star-shaped balloons.

Kournikova has lived a private life since stepping away from professional tennis, opting for a quiet existence with her longtime partner, Spanish pop star Enrique Iglesias. The couple, together for over two decades, share three children—twins Nicholas and Lucy, born in 2017, and their youngest daughter, Mary, born in 2020.

Despite their fame, Kournikova and Iglesias have made a concerted effort to keep their family life out of the spotlight, rarely making public appearances or discussing their personal affairs. Their latest sighting, however, has sparked curiosity about Kournikova’s health and the nature of her recent injuries.

While the extent of her condition remains unclear, her latest appearance is a stark reminder of the physical toll that ended her promising tennis career at just 21. With her past struggles with chronic back pain and a herniated disc, fans are left wondering if this latest injury is connected to her long-standing health issues.

As speculation mounts, Kournikova continues to maintain her characteristic silence, leaving the public to guess whether this is a temporary setback or a more serious health concern.