Candace Parker and Wife Anna Petrakova Expecting First Child

WNBA Star Announces Pregnancy

Former Russian Pro Basketball Player Pregnant with Couple's First Child

WNBA star Candace Parker announced Tuesday that her wife, Anna Petrakova, is pregnant with their first child. The announcement comes as Parker prepares for the upcoming season with the Chicago Sky, where she led the team to a championship last year.

Parker and Petrakova began dating in 2012 and married in 2018. Petrakova is a former professional basketball player who played for the Russian national team. Parker has a 14-year-old daughter, Lailaa, from her first marriage.

The couple's pregnancy announcement has been met with congratulations and well-wishes from fans and fellow athletes. Parker has been open about her desire to start a family with Petrakova, and the news of their pregnancy is a joyous moment for both of them.