No matter how many years have passed since her last appearance on court, the name Anna Kournikova still draws keen interest. Only now the attention of fans and society pages is focused not on the events and draws of WTA tournaments but on her closed-off, almost chamber-like lifestyle. In recent days Anna unexpectedly broke a long social-media pause — and a single picture was enough to set off a new wave of discussion.
Silence Instead of Spotlights
After ending her professional career, the former tour star deliberately stepped away from the public eye. She doesn’t appear at ceremonies and exhibition matches, doesn’t show up in the boxes at major tournaments, and hardly speaks to the press. Even on her Instagram — with an audience approaching two million followers — the past few years have seen only rare, targeted posts. The line is simple: no news for the sake of news; only family and the personal.
One Post in a Year and a Half — And It's About Family Again
The new photo, her first in about a year and a half, was dedicated to the children. The frame captures a cozy, almost Halloween-themed scene: Kournikova herself in a playful duck costume; five-year-old Mary and seven-year-old Lucy dressed as pumpkins; and their seven-year-old brother Nicholas in a Real Madrid kit. No posing or staging — just a warm family moment that seems to have slipped into the feed by chance.
Insiders and Guesswork: Are They Expecting a Fourth Child?
A couple of months ago, tabloids once again turned to the Kournikova–Iglesias couple. The trigger was paparazzi shots in which Anna, running everyday errands with the children, was dressed in loose clothing, and sharp eyes thought they spotted a slight baby bump. Outlets, citing “sources close to the family,” cautiously reported that at 44 Anna is allegedly expecting a fourth child, with a presumed due date at the end of the year. Enrique, fielding questions on the fly at Miami Airport, stuck to the genre’s classic: he feels “enormous responsibility” but is happy and inspired. When asked whether it would be a boy or a girl, the singer only smiled — with no specifics and no loud confirmations.
January Episode: An Injury Without Drama
In January of this year, another episode caught fans’ attention. Anna was photographed in Miami while shopping — in a wheelchair and with a stabilizing orthosis on her leg. Relatives quickly dispelled concern: it was a minor foot sprain. Unpleasant and painful, but nothing more — a typical slice of everyday life for an active mom, not a plot for anxious headlines.
The Main Tournament — Family
Both Kournikova and Iglesias are now running one long race: home, children, and a steady rhythm. According to family acquaintances, Enrique has noticeably reduced his concert schedule in recent years to spend more time with his loved ones. Anna, according to former tour colleagues, shows the same discipline she had in her professional career: a clear daily routine, attention to detail, and full personal involvement in everyday matters — from activities with the children to grocery runs. This style fits well with her current philosophy: privacy is not an escape from the world but a way to focus on what truly matters.
Why This Story Is About the Right to Silence
Kournikova stopped being a “media project” long ago, and what makes each of her rare appearances valuable is precisely that they don’t turn into a show. Instead of interviews — brief family sketches; instead of press tours — warm shots that would fit easily into any home album. Perhaps the family really is expecting joyful news — but she is in no hurry to confirm or deny the rumors. And that is probably the best answer from a star who once was used to the spotlights and has now chosen a different mode — without many words, yet with a steady sense of harmony.
That’s why a single post from Anna works more powerfully than a dozen press releases. It’s a reminder that even the most recognizable athlete has the right to appear in public on their own schedule — like returning to a once-familiar court, where the guiding principle sounds simple and true to sport: we play at our own pace.
