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August 31, 2007
Enrique in South Africa end of October
Well, the AKFS isn't turning over into an Enrique-fansite but Anna was already "on tour" with him back in 2004 (March-May) and they were also in South Africa back then.
So, maybe, Anna will be there as well when Enrique shows up for 2 concerts. Read more
>> Oct 21 (Johannesburg)
>> Oct 25 (Cape Town)
Thanx to "LlewellynOfGoleta"


August 30, 2007
HQ pics of AK+EI at parking lot
As previously posted, photos of Enrique and Anna (wearing a sexy short black dress) have been taken at a Miami parking lot on June 17th! Both (and a friend of them) were waiting for their car to be brought around after they had lunch in a nearby restaurant. Now see many HQ images.
Thanx to "Grunn", "Kingbee"


August 28, 2007
11th anniversary
Quite soon the time has come - my 11th "Anna-anniversary" on September 3rd, 2007! Last year, there was a contest and my gift to a few fans was the "10 Years"-DVD!
This year I will launch the AKFS VIDEOBLOG - the new Videogallery.

The "Anniversary"-Special: New Videos of my all-time favorite Tournament where I saw Anna LIVE: Filderstadt 2001!! Of course, Personal recordings.


August 25, 2007
EI wants to have kids with Anna
No great news at all but at a press conference in Mexico Enrique once again said that...
>> ...he wants to have kids with Anna in the future,
>> ...Anna is his only serious girlfriend he ever had,
>> ...Anna will be a great mother for his kids.
Thanx to "Grid Kournikova"

PERSONAL COMMENT: I think Anna's future will be that she gets pregnant and will "just" be a mother and well, that's it. I only hope that Enrique is absolutely honest to her and wll be a good father as well. Anna will be the perfect mother, no doubt about that.


August 22, 2007
new Journal about Toronto and Graz / GRAZ-Video (marriage/pregnancy) / new videos
In her latest Journal Entry ("Back from Toronto and Austria" from August 21st) Anna comes up with details about her recent trips to Toronto (Aug 13) and Graz (Aug 15+16). Very interesting - Anna talks about her feelings on the court during her stay in Toronto: "It was a little weird being in a tournament environment again, and even though I wasn't actually playing in the tournament, I started to get all of those nervous and excited feelings that you always get before a match."
About playing on red clay in Graz: "...it brought back a lot of great memories. I was a little worried that I would struggle on clay, but I actually felt really good on the court, and played well." Read full Journal entry

PERSONAL COMMENT: With the oncourt-feelings Anna mentioned - I am definitely sure that she'd start a comeback as soon as possible if her body would her allow it... DAMN!

GRAZ-Video (marriage/pregnancy): I saw the RTL-mic at the press conference - here is the 2min-report about Anna at Graz: See awesome scenes from Anna at the exhibition and also offcourt footage of Anna and Barbara Schett - Anna when asked about a wedding ring: "I don't need a ring." Furthermore, the report contains pressconference-statements ("I don't believe in marriage") and asked about pregnancy she said "No, no, no, no" at the Player's Party. You also see her drinking champagne so I think THIS is the best proof that she's definitely NOT pregnant right now.
IF ANYONE IS ABLE TO DOWNLOAD THE VIDEO, PLEASE SHARE IT!

new videos: See Anna on the court and practising - unfortunately sooooo long ago...:
>> exhibition in Denver vs Seles on November 29, 2001 (9:41 minutes)
>> Pracitice indoors - late 90s (1:16 minutes)
Thanx to "rekseles", "youngstar100"


August 21, 2007
new pictures / new picture / Beaumont next
See some great new pictures at the Official Messageboard's Members Photos
>> training in yellow-black outfit
>> Anna in a sad picture, probably from the German Open 1998
Thanx to "romania"

new picture: See Anna posing with Kirsty Gallacher - must have been in the late 90s I think.
Thanx to "romania"

Beaumont next: Anna will be playing at the Christus Health Pro/Celebrity Classics at Beaumont's Ford Arena. Anna will be playing together with the legendary Pete Sampras, Todd Martin and Chanda Rubin. Read more


August 19, 2007
new Poll
What do u think will happen next in Anna's life? Same things (exhibitions, promotional appearances etc) as throughout last couple of years? Will she marry Enrique and/or get pregnant soon? VOTE!

Also have a look at the results of the last poll:


"I have no idea" what will be next - well, we never know


August 18, 2007
Anna in Graz - more / Toronto news
Anna's 2-day-trip to Graz may be over but here are the outstanding PHOTOS:
>> HQ images, more HQ images
>> wtaworld.com
>> sport1.at: exhibition gallery | ALL Graz pics
>> woche.at: exhibition | Players Party
>> sportnet.at
>> diepresse.com
Thanx to "strawberry"

Toronto news: A new report came up with news about what happened backstage at the Rexall Centre in Toronto on August 13th. In the Players Lounge a friend of Anna wanted a cup of coffee but no server behind the bar. Anna said "I'll make it for you - when there's a will, there's a way" and made a cup of coffee for her friend using the big coffee maker behind the snack bar. After that, Anna said on a couch and the writer sat right in front of her on another couch...! Read more
Thanx to "euterpe03"

PERSONAL COMMENT: What a lucky guy...


August 17, 2007
Anna in Graz - HQ's, VIDEO, Interview
The "Anna-day" at the S Tennis Masters in Graz is over - unfortunately! Anna/Muster beat Antonitsch/Schett 9-6 in the Mixed Doubles exhibition.
>> See awesome PHOTOS: HQ's | more HQ's (start at post #38) | wtaworld.com |
sport1.at: exhibition gallery | ALL Graz pics
woche.at: exhibition | Players Party (3 Pics in black dress)
 
In the pressconference (see the VIDEO) she stated that she doesn't like "men that just don't do anything. I like men that are driven, want to achieve things and, sense of humour" and she keeps her body form by doing "normal stuff, going to the gym".
About marriage: "Oh, I'm not married yet. I don't really believe in marriage." (her parents got divorced)! Furthermore, she talks about the atmosphere and people in Graz and states that she always wear shorts when she plays Tennis.
At the PLAYER'S PARTY Anna gave statements to 7 (!!!) TV-Teams - she talks about marriage, cooking, having kids and how much she enjoyed her stay in Graz. Read report with quotes
Thanx to "strawberry", "romania"

PERSONAL COMMENT: Finally a video of Anna in a pressconference again - not just transcripts just to read! Anna looks really great and well, I can just say it again: I wish I could have been there yesterday.


August 16, 2007
Anna in Graz - pics & INT / Toronto HQ's
"Anna-day" at the S Tennis Masters in Graz - see 24 pictures of Anna's arrival at the Graz airport yesterday and also from her activities today so far (with Barbara Schett, Thomas Muster and Antonitsch). She looks fabulous.
DIE PRESSE comes up with a few more Interview quotes (compared to WOCHE-Interview). Read Original/Translation | diepresse.com

Toronto HQ's: See great HQ images of Anna at the Tennis Legends exhibition on Monday, August , 13th, 2007 - simply awesome.
Thanx to "Grid Kournikova"


August 15, 2007
Anna in Graz!!! / Full Toronto Interview
Anna IS ALREADY IN GRAZ - after a 13-hour-flight from Toronto (via Frankfurt/Germany) she arrived in Graz this afternoon! She got a present by the event organizers ("Steirerjanker" - a cultural gift, jacket). Anna about her trip to Graz and the Toronto exhibition: "This one (Toronto) lasted until 1 o'clock in the morning. I got to bed at 4 o'clock and had to get up again at 9 on tuesday morning."
Despite being tired, Anna walked the way up to the Grazer Schlossberg, ate something and afterwards she went to bed (residence: Schlossberghotel).
Tomorrow, she'll play at a ProAM-tournament in the afternoon, at 5:30pm CET the Mixed Doubles match takes place and in the evening, Anna is going to attend the Players Party in the VIP Club. Read more

PERSONAL COMMENT: Anna is already in Graz and today I got the information that I definitely have to go to the stupid job training tomorrow - I cannot drive to Graz. Damn...

Full Toronto Interview: Anna played at the Tennis Legends exhibition in Toronto in a lovely blue/white outfit on August 13th - read the COMPLETE INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT! According to Inside Toronto, Anna and McEnroe beat Courier/Bassett-Seguso.
Anna about a possible Doubles comeback: "...if I wanted to come back and play ever doubles, which I'm not saying that I am, please don't print that...I would like to play with Martina..."! See pictures
>> Read more: rogerscup.com | Inside Toronto
Thanx to "LlewellynOfGoleta"

 

PERSONAL COMMENT: No Doubles comeback intended - unfortunately. But I think she might change her mind in the future, perhaps for a few appearances at big US-tournaments (US Open etc.)! Just take Navratilova as an example.


August 14, 2007
Anna was in Toronto / Graz next
Anna played at the Tennis Legends exhibition in Toronto on August 13th - the result of the Mixed Doubles match (Anna, Courier, McEnroe, Bassett-Seguso) hasn't been published yet.
She wore a lovely light-blue outfit and, in my opinion, she looks STUNNING and healthier than in previous months (especially in 2006). She obviously gained some more weight :-))
>> PICTURES: Just Jared | Official Messageboard's Members Photos | The Star

The most remarkable answer from Anna when asked about Tennis: "Tennis gave me everything, tennis gave me a life. I wouldn't be the person that I am – I can't even imagine. I would probably be cleaning toilets somewhere in Russia."
>> READ MORE: Full Quotes | Just Jared | The Star | Toronto Sun
Thanx very much to "LlewellynOfGoleta", "Grid Kournikova"

PERSONAL COMMENT: I think that these are the best pictures of Anna since many months. She seems to have gained some more weight which is great I think. So lovely...

Graz next: Anna's next Tennis exhibition will be in GRAZ (Austria) on August 16th - see the Official Tournament website.

PERSONAL COMMENT: Well, probably I will be able to go to Graz - I just ordered I ticket via the Official Tournament Website (received it today) but well, the problem with my job training on Thursday is still a problem which needs to be solved.


August 13, 2007
Toronto today
Anna will be playing at the Tennis Legends exhibition today in Toronto! Anna will be playing in a Mixed Doubles match together with John McEnroe, Jim Courier and Carling Bassett-Seguso. All players will be wearing microphones and, beside that match, Anna will also attend meet-and-greet parties and Pro-Am competitions throughout the afternoon. Read more
Thanx to "LlewellynOfGoleta"


August 11, 2007
positive article / new WTT videos
Read one of those rare articles which doesn't blame Anna for not having won ONE Singles Title in her Pro career. Nice to read.
Thanx to "LlewellynOfGoleta"

new WTT videos: I've found some new small videos of Anna playing at WTT events:
- 2006 WTT Smash Hits (Sept. 14th)
- 2006 WTT match vs Delaware Smash (July 6th)
- 2005 WTT
- 2007 WTT vs Springfield Lasers (July 5th)


August 10, 2007
Anna with her DAD in Miami
See 2 great new pictures of Anna with her unique smile and - HER FATHER SERGEJ walking around in Miami. I think these pictures have been taken just a few days ago!
Thanx to "mbno20x2"


August 9, 2007
August Journal entry / K-Swiss Ad HQ's
In her latest Journal entry, "Upcoming exhibitions", Anna talks about the next 2 exhibitions she's going to play: Toronto (Mixed Doubles with Carling Bassett, John McEnroe and Jim Courier) and Graz (with Barbara Schett and Muster, Antonitisch) - quote: "hopefully I will find a little free time to do some sight seeing." Read full Journal entry

K-Swiss Ad HQ's: Thanx to "akfan2" we get to see 4 HQ images of Anna's K-SWISS print ad campaign (shooting took place in March 07).
Thanx to "akfan2"


August 8, 2007
INTERVIEW: no Comeback - Graz news
ThiAs previously reported, Anna will make an appearance in a Mixed exhibition at the "S Tennis Masters" in Graz (Austria) on August 16th, 5:30pm CET!
Anna gave a lovely exclusive Interview for WOCHE newspaper. She confirmed that she sometimes thinks about coming back to the Pro Tour but her body doesn't allow her to comeback anymore :-((((
Furthermore she says that she was in Vienna 5 years ago, about her fame, her career and beauty in general. Read full translated Interview | tennisfabrik.at | Kleine Zeitung

PERSONAL COMMENT: This is the 2nd CLEAR RETIREMENT-statement. No public press conference, no set-up official retirement announcement...! Kind of sad!

Now Anna comes to Graz for a few hours and I cannot be there - it's so damn unfair!!! Anna, please come to Germany in the future.


August 7, 2007
Anna coming to Austria / new WTT pics / 02 video
PERSONAL COMMENT: It's a very sad day for me - I cannot travel to Graz next Thursday...job reasons :-( Should I really miss the LAST opportunity to see Anna once again??? Hopefully she'll return to Europe (Germany or close to) once again in the future!

new WTT pics: See even more new great pictures of Anna at this year's WTT events via the Official Messageboard's Members Photos (starts at post #106)
Thanx to "romania", "coluchka"

02 video: Via YouTube we get to see a new fan video from Anna walking to the court and preparing for the match against Paola Suarez. This clay court match took place in Amelia Island on April 9, 2007.
Thanx very much to "rbmccallum", "xuan1210"


August 5, 2007
new WTT pics

See new great pictures of Anna at this year's WTT event in Newport (July 6th). Anna looks great. The Threads:
- "Anna K on court" (post #55)
- "2007 WTT pics" (start at post #100)
Thanx to "romania"


August 3, 2007
Anna coming to Austria / Anna on Extra
This is GREAT - Anna will be playing at an exhibition tournament in Graz (Austria)! According to the s Tennis Masters-website, negotiations went on for weeks, Anna requested 3 tickets and she'll fly from Toronto to Frankfurt/Main (Germany), there she'll be escorted to the plane to Graz.
This will happen on August 15th.
The next day, August 16th, the exhibition takes place. Anna will be playing a Mixed Doubles match with Thomas Muster vs Barbara Schett/Alexander Antonitsch. Later in the evening, the "Players Night" takes place. Read more
Thanx very much to "LlewellynOfGoleta", "Crazyemerald"

PERSONAL COMMENT: AFTER SO MANY YEARS, Anna will be playing Tennis again in Europe and, well, I am really considering to travel to Graz. Probably this will be the last time to see Anna once again in real life . . .

Anna on Extra: Obviously, Anna is featured in TODAY's (August 3rd) "Extra"-TV-show! "Extra" features behind-the-scenes footage of Anna's new ad campaign (K-SWISS I guess). Read more
Thanx to "goldenlox"


August 2, 2007
WMA 05 red carpet video / Anna in MAXIM again?
See a video of Anna at the red carpet, arriving for the World Music Awards 2005 in the Kodak Theatre (Los Angeles) on August 31st.
Thanx to "remid1985", "Nica"

Anna in MAXIM again?: The Las Vegas Sun reports that Anna has been photographed for MAXIM magazine "sporting a skimpy swimsuit...". Will we see her in a new and sexy photoshooting again???
Thanx to "Grid Kournikova"


August 1, 2007
new pictures
"strawberry" (member of Official Messageboard) has uploaded a bunch of great pictures (mostly HQ | start at post #750). See pictures from...
>> Omega-event in 2003 (Orient-Express from Vienna to Prague (June 27-28))
>> Bambi Media Awards in Hamburg, Germany (November 27, 2003)
>> WTT Smash Hits 2004 (October 11th) in Irvine, CA, USA (with Andre Agassi and little child)
...and many many more
Thanx to "strawberry"