Lindsay Davenport

February 25, 2002: The day Venus Williams became the first black player to become world No 1 in tennis history

Every day, Tennis Majors looks at some of the biggest moments in tennis history. On February 25, 2002, Venus Williams fulfilled her father's prophecy by becoming the world No 1 in women's tennis

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December 23, 2003: Zina Garrison makes history as first Black captain of US Fed Cup team

After a stellar playing career, Garrison took over as captain from Billie Jean King. But there would be a bitter ending to King's reign as Fed Cup captain

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December 23, 2025

November 21, 1999: The day Lindsay Davenport defeated Martina Hingis to win the season-ending WTA Championships

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back to the biggest moments in tennis history. On November 21, 1999, Martina Hingis' era of dominance came to an end at the hands of Lindsay Davenport

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September 26, 2000: The day Monica Seles won the Olympic bronze medal in Sydney

On this day in 2000, Monica Seles beat Jelena Dokic in straight sets to claim the bronze medal at the Sydney Olympic Games

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September 26, 2025

September 16, 2007: The day Lindsay Davenport won her comeback tournament after a maternity break

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On this day in 2007, three-time Grand Slam champion Lindsay Davenport completed her comeback after giving birth to her son with an unexpected title

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September 16, 2025