Anna Kournikova, precisely 5ft 7 ½ (171.5 cm) tall, leveraged her ideal height for an agile and dynamic presence on the tennis court, enhancing her reputation as a speedy baseline player with a glamorous athletic image.
Her compact stature allowed for quick movement and powerful groundstrokes, contributing to early successes like reaching the Wimbledon semifinals at age 16 and the US Open semifinals in 1997.
- Achieved her first Grand Slam match win in two years at the 2003 Australian Open.
- Partnered with Enrique Iglesias, amplifying her off-court celebrity status where her height perfectly complemented her model-like physique.
Kournikova's 171.5 cm frame became iconic in women's tennis, blending athletic prowess with visual appeal.