Former tennis professional Anna Kournikova has finally unveiled the name of her newborn son, sharing a precious family moment on social media. The 44-year-old athlete, who welcomed her fourth child with long-time partner Enrique Iglesias three months ago, posted a rare photograph on Instagram this Thursday, offering fans a glimpse into their private family life.
A Sweet Family Moment Captured
The adorable snapshot, which appears to have been taken on a boat in Miami, Florida, shows the couple's three-month-old baby boy sitting comfortably on the lap of his six-year-old sister, Mary. The twins, Lucy and Nicholas, aged eight, are seen posing happily alongside them, all beaming for the camera as Anna captures the moment on her phone. This intimate family portrait marks a rare public appearance for the notoriously private couple's children.
The Shakespearean Revelation
In the caption accompanying the post, Kournikova revealed her son's name, writing: 'Lucy+Nicolas+Mary+Romeo ❤️❤️❤️❤️'. The name Romeo carries a sweet connection to William Shakespeare's classic romantic tragedy, Romeo and Juliet, adding a literary touch to the family's expanding brood. Fans immediately flooded the comment section with praise for the choice, with one enthusiast exclaiming, 'Romeo a beautiful name for your son, I'm glad you gave us the opportunity to get to know it.'
Another admirer commented, 'Beautiful name for a beautiful baby!', while others expressed their delight with messages like 'What a beautiful name, Romeo!' and 'Romeo Iglesias what a beautiful name ❤️'. The positive reception highlights the couple's careful consideration in selecting a name that resonates with both classic literature and modern sensibilities.
The Journey to a Family of Six
Anna Kournikova gave birth to the couple's fourth child in late December, initially announcing the joyful arrival on social media without disclosing the baby's gender or name. At that time, she shared an endearing photograph of the newborn wrapped snugly in a blanket, wearing a hospital beanie, and nestled beside a sloth stuffed animal. This initial announcement sparked widespread curiosity among fans eager to learn more about the newest addition to the family.
Shortly after the birth, an insider close to the private couple provided insight into how their lives have transformed with the arrival of their fourth child. The source revealed to People magazine, 'Anna and Enrique are so excited about welcoming a fourth child to their family. They are floating on air.' The insider further explained, 'Anna and Enrique love family life and will spend the holidays with their family, which varies in size depending on who is around. It will be busy and chaotic as always, only a bit more so, but all with joy and love.'
From Tennis Courts to Family Life
The Russian tennis sensation and the Spanish singing superstar, Enrique Iglesias, have been in a relationship since 2001, having first met on the set of Iglesias's music video for his hit song 'Escape'. Kournikova burst onto the professional tennis scene at the remarkably young age of 14, quickly climbing the ranks to reach a career-high world ranking of eighth. Although she never secured a Grand Slam singles title, she found significant success in doubles, particularly when partnering with Martina Hingis. Together, they clinched the Australian Open doubles championship in both 1999 and 2002.
Anna Kournikova never formally announced her retirement from professional tennis; instead, her final match took place in May 2003 when she was just 21 years old. Her promising career was unfortunately hampered by persistent stress fractures in her back and feet. These historical injuries raised concerns among fans last year when she was photographed wearing a protective boot. In January 2025, she was seen in a wheelchair with the protective boot while out shopping at Miami's Bal Harbour shopping centre, being pushed by her daughter.
However, by early August, those health concerns appeared to be alleviated as she was spotted actively running her children to martial arts classes in Miami, demonstrating her recovery and commitment to her family's active lifestyle. The couple, who share twins Lucy and Nicholas, eight, Mary, six, and now baby Romeo, continue to cherish their expanding family, with sources confirming back in August 2025 that both parents 'love being parents and having a fourth is the best present ever.'
