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Penthouse claims to have nude photos of Kournikova ("ranked No. 69 in the world")
ESPN ^ | April 25, 2002 | Darren Rovell

Posted on 04/26/2002 7:31:00 AM PDT by the_devils_advocate_666

Exclusive nude photos of Anna Kournikova "caught close up on a nude beach" are promised on the June cover of Penthouse magazine, which went on sale this week. But a spokesman for the agency that represents the 20-year-old Russian tennis beauty told ESPN.com Thursday night that not one of the nude photos splashed across the 10-page pictorial is of Kournikova.

"The topless photographs in the article are so dissimilar to Miss Kournikova that the magazine acted either intentionally or with reckless disregard for the truth in order to exploit our client and make a profit," said Octagon spokesman David Schwab.

Attempts to reach Penthouse late Thursday night were unsuccessful.

"The magazine committed numerous violations of Miss Kournikova's rights, including portraying her in a false light," Schwab said. "We will be communicating with the publisher immediately and will take all appropriate actions to protect our client's rights and image."

It is expected that Octagon will seek monetary damages as well as a full apology from the magazine. When asked if the firm would file a lawsuit against Penthouse, Schwab said "that will be dictated by the reaction and the response."

Kournikova, who has yet to win a singles title since joining the WTA Tour, announced Thursday she would withdraw from upcoming tournaments in Berlin and Hamburg -- both considered tuneups for the French Open, which begins May 27. Kournikova currently is ranked No. 69 in the world.


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21 posted on 04/26/2002 8:05:46 AM PDT by phasma proeliator
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22 posted on 04/26/2002 8:06:14 AM PDT by phasma proeliator
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23 posted on 04/26/2002 8:06:42 AM PDT by phasma proeliator
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24 posted on 04/26/2002 8:07:11 AM PDT by phasma proeliator
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To: hang 'em
I'm done... for now anyway.
25 posted on 04/26/2002 8:07:53 AM PDT by phasma proeliator
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To: phasma proeliator

sorry - last one....

26 posted on 04/26/2002 8:11:07 AM PDT by phasma proeliator
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To: phasma proeliator
I'm done... for now anyway.

Hopefully you mean posting photos... 8^)
27 posted on 04/26/2002 8:11:59 AM PDT by da_toolman
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To: da_toolman
Ummm... yeah - sure... THAT'S what I meant....
Heh heh heh
28 posted on 04/26/2002 8:13:32 AM PDT by phasma proeliator
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To: phasma proeliator
YDM
29 posted on 04/26/2002 8:16:25 AM PDT by da_toolman
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To: da_toolman
Yeah well... gosh (kicking ground) I try...

not the pics that he was looking for but....

30 posted on 04/26/2002 8:21:48 AM PDT by phasma proeliator
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31 posted on 04/26/2002 8:23:48 AM PDT by phasma proeliator
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32 posted on 04/26/2002 8:24:47 AM PDT by phasma proeliator
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To: the_devils_advocate_666
Experts: Kournikova Playboy Spread a "Statistical Inevitablilty"

WASHINGTON, DC (DPI) - Statistics experts at the Department of Standards & Measures reported this week that the chances of tennis sex-kitten Anna Kournikova posing nude for Playboy magazine were "a mathematical certainty." The announcement was met with cheers from thousands nationwide. Ms. Kournikova's agent is quoted as saying, " Anna has no immediate plans to pose nude for ANY magazine. At least, not until her ranking drops below seventy and the media drop her like a sack of fresh dogcrap. Then, we'll see..." The sixty-ninth-ranked Kournikova was unavailable for comment.

33 posted on 04/26/2002 8:27:40 AM PDT by socal_parrot
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34 posted on 04/26/2002 8:36:57 AM PDT by phasma proeliator
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35 posted on 04/26/2002 8:37:50 AM PDT by phasma proeliator
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To: phasma proeliator, ALL
I'm sure everyone has seen them, but if you really wish FR mail me for links to some of the pics.
36 posted on 04/26/2002 9:26:57 AM PDT by Texaggie79
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To: Texaggie79
well, links to the pics anyway
37 posted on 04/26/2002 9:27:27 AM PDT by Texaggie79
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To: Texaggie79
LOL... thanks Tex - I have seen them (or some of them anyway)
- What I saw wasn't very revealing...
38 posted on 04/26/2002 9:30:09 AM PDT by phasma proeliator
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To: phasma proeliator
Theres the one where she is laying topless face down and she is up on her elbows, which are for real, the ones penthouse will show are her layign face up will where you can really see boobies, but the validity of those pics are questionable.
39 posted on 04/26/2002 9:35:08 AM PDT by Texaggie79
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To: Texaggie79
Sounds like a very interesting debate..:-)
40 posted on 04/26/2002 9:41:44 AM PDT by phasma proeliator
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