Anna Kournikova seen in wheelchair in rare public appearance

Former tennis star Anna Kournikova appears to be recovering from a leg injury.

The Russian pro, 43, was seen wearing an orthopedic boot and in a wheelchair during a rare appearance last Saturday at Bal Harbour Shops in Miami, Fla., as seen in photos obtained by The Post.

Kournikova, who’s in a long-term relationship with singer Enrique Iglesias, was with their two daughters, Lucy, 7, and Mary, 4, as well as a few friends.

Anna Kournikova is seen wearing an orthopedic boot and riding in a wheelchair while at Bal Harbour Shops in Miami, Florida on January 25, 2025. BACKGRID

The couple’s daughter Lucy is a twin with her brother Nicholas.

Kournikova was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and matching pants, and had her blonde hair tied back in a bun.

The Grand Slam doubles champion, who retired from tennis at age 21 due to injuries, wore black tinted sunglasses as another woman pushed her wheelchair in the parking lot of the shops.

Anna Kournikova is seen wearing an orthopedic boot and riding in a wheelchair while with her kids at Bal Harbour Shops in Miami, Florida on January 25, 2025. BACKGRID

Anna Kournikova is seen wearing an orthopedic boot and riding in a wheelchair while with her kids at Bal Harbour Shops in Miami, Florida on January 25, 2025. BACKGRID

Anna Kournikova is seen wearing an orthopedic boot and riding in a wheelchair while with her kids at Bal Harbour Shops in Miami, Florida on January 25, 2025. BACKGRID

It’s unclear how and when she suffered the injured.

Kournikova and Iglesias — who’ve been dating since 2001 after she appeared in his music video for the song “Escape” — are fairly private about their personal life.

Anna Kournikova in action with her playing partner Chanda Rubin during their doubles match against Janet Lee and Wynne Prakusya at the All England Lawn Tennis Club at Wimbledon, England, on July 2, 2002. Getty Images

Anna Kournikova models her new Adidas outfit during a photoshoot January 1, 2003 in Key Biscayne, Florida. Getty Images

They were last seen together celebrating Mother’s Day and Iglesias’ birthday on May 8, 2022.

Kournikova shared a photo of their family celebrating in their backyard in Miami.

Anna Kournikova and Enrique Iglesias at the “Once Upon a Time in Mexico” New York premiere at Loews Lincoln Square Theatre in New York City. FilmMagic

While Kournikova settled into family life after retirement, Iglesias was in the public eye more due to his legendary music career.

Last July, the singer was spotted driving a boat while with their daughter Mary and Kournikova’s father Sergei Kournikova in Miami last July.

Anna Kournikova in the World Team Tennis Pro League at Hyatt Regency in Newport Beach, California. FilmMagic

That October, Iglesias discussed the couple’s relationship and explained that they “grew up” together after meeting on the set of his 2001 “Escape” music video.

“When we met — although she came from the sports world — in a way, we kind of got each other,” he told People. “She knew what my world was like. I kind of knew what her world was like. So that understanding helped a lot. We just started connecting little by little and got stronger and stronger and stronger.”

Enrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova during the 2002 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. FilmMagic

Kournikova retired from the sport in 2003 with 16 career doubles titles under her belt.

She reached the semifinal of Wimbledon in 1997.

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