Russia's history for producing female tennis starts had rivaled its history for producing hip-hop impresarios and fluffy easy-to-read novels. But this year Mother Russia has spawned the last three Grand Slam Winners"
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Anna Kournikova

Anna's Army explores the current explosion of Russian talent on the women's tour.

For years Russian tennis has been synonymous with a single name: Anna Kournikova. Anna, however, was by no means alone back in the Motherland.

Maria Sharapova sparked worldwide attention last summer when she became the first Russian to win Wimbledon at just seventeen years of age. And yet Sharapova is just one of many fiercely competitive, talented and beautiful young Russian women now sweeping over the pro tour.

In 2002, only one Russian woman was ranked among the World's Top-30 players. By 2004, they constituted half of the Top-10 and had captured the most prestigious events in the sport.

So why is this cash-strapped, snow-covered nation suddenly producing waves of femme-fatale tennis phenoms?

This enlightening documentary tells their entire story. It explores the real reasons for the rising onslaught of Russian pros and juniors, and takes you on their journey from harsh Soviet origins to their glamorous present-day lifestyles.

Anna’s Army features rare historic and contemporary footage of their matches, training methods, off-court moments and stunning marketing and fashion achievements. It also features remarkably candid interviews with Anna Kournikova, Maria Sharapova, Anastasia Myskina, Elena Dementieva, Martina Navratilova, Chris Evert, Nick Bollettieri, Robert Lansdorp and the many rising stars of the Russian babe brigade.

To learn more see “About Anna’s Army”

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“[T]he film probes much deeper that the usual cultural examinations of the ‘Russian Revolution’. But the real winners are in the... footage.”
- L. Jon Wertheim, Sports Illustrated

“People will see Anna in a whole new way... A fascinating look at their leap from harsh Soviet origins to their glamorous, globe-trotting lifestyle.”
- Dan Weil, writer for Tennis Magazine and Fox Sports

“Looking for one good reason to watch professional tennis? How about six: Myskina, Demetieva, Kuznetsova, Petrova, Zvonareva and Sharapova.”
- Diane Hill, Maxim Magazine