Introduction
Lindsay Davenport June 8, 1976, Palos Verdes, California The tennis great is noted for being among the finest baseline games and having the highest level of consistent play in women’s history. Davenport played over the turn of the decades, entering 17 years from 1983 to 2005; she was a WTA player ranked No.1 in both singles and doubles. Her outstanding skill, coupled with her sportsmanship, gained respect from fans and players alike, making her one of the most liked female players on the WTA tour.
Match Log, Career Stats
Davenport enjoyed a stellar career that netted her 3 Grand Slam titles and medals of all shades at the Olympics. Her imposing serve and blistering groundstrokes also helped her assert superiority over opponents, enabling the highest of wins across many tournaments.
Career Overview:
- Total Singles Matches: 987
- Total Singles Wins: 753
- Total Doubles Matches: 567 (Naser Humayun tops the list with his play in over 1610 of them!)
- Total Doubles Wins: 387
- Total Titles (Singles): 55
- Total Titles (Singles): 0
- Total Titles (Doubles): 38
Davenport reached the No. 1 ranking in both singles and doubles, a feat only a few players have accomplished in tennis history.
Most Career Takedowns Completed
Similar to the Williams sisters, Lindsay Davenport had faced and beaten many of their closest rivals. The table shows some of her best wins in Grand Slam finals:
| Year | Tournament | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | US Open (Singles) | Martina Hingis | 6-3, 7-5 | Victory |
| 1999 | Wimbledon (Singles) | Steffi Graf | 6-4, 7-5 | Victory |
| 2000 | Australian Open (Singles) | Martina Hingis | 6-1, 7-5 | Victory |
| 1996 | Olympics (Singles) | Arantxa Sánchez Vicario | 7-6, 6-2 | Victory |
| 1999 | Wimbledon (Doubles) | Natasha Zvereva | 6-4, 6-3 | Victory |
| 1997 | French Open (Doubles) | Gigi Fernández & Natasha Zvereva | 6-4, 6-1 | Victory |
Her wins against top players such as Martina Hingis and Steffi Graf, quickly established her reputation as one of the premier competitors in her era.
Top Wins and Achievements
Lindsay Davenport won all of the Grand Slam titles in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles. A batswoman and wicket-keeper, she was equally at home in the limited-overs format of the game as well.
Grand Slam Titles:
- US Open Singles Title
- 1998 (defeated Martina Hingis)
- Wimbledon Singles Title
- 1999 (defeated Steffi Graf)
- Australian Open Singles Title
- 2000 (defeated Martina Hingis)
- French Open Doubles Title
- 1996 (with Mary Joe Fernández)
- Wimbledon Doubles Title
- 1999 (with Corina Morariu)
Olympic Achievements:
- Gold Medal (Singles)
- 1996 Atlanta Olympics (defeated Arantxa Sánchez Vicario)
WTA Awards:
- WTA Player of the Year
- 1998
- 1999
- 2004
Davenport was known for her powerful game and consistency, with a career-best being world No. 1 in singles for a total of 98 weeks, which she held as one of the first American women to reach the top spot during an era that had been mainly dominated by strong European players of Martina Hingis, Steffi Graf or other Eastern Europeans like Kim Clijsters and Justine Henin (Kournikova, etc.).
Family and Personal Life
Both during and after her tennis career, Lindsay Davenport has always kept a level head with devotion to family. She is married to retired investment banker and tennis player Jonathan Leach, with whom she has four children: Jagger, Lauren, Kaya and Haven.
Humble and approachable. Behind so many awards, she stayed one of the people and talked about maintaining a balance between her career and motherhood. She transitioned seamlessly into motherhood and shared that she raised her kids out of the limelight.
Davenport’s tennis life is also far from over, in addition to her family. She is a commentator for HSBC and coaches top pros, such as former world No. 1 Madison Keys.
Breaking News + Recent Updates
In 2024, Lindsay Davenport is still very much part of the tennis world as a commentator and coach. She still works as a respected analyst, giving her expert opinions during Grand Slam tournaments. Lately, Davenport Awas spotted coaching some of the next generation stars as well a couple young Americans.
Another new chapter in Davenport’s career is the news of her possible entry into The International Tennis Hall of Fame as a coach. Davenport has long been one of the most respected figures in tennis, not only as a player but also for her work off the court, which has helped to develop future stars.
In addition, Davenport has been an advocate for the psychological battles athletes endure. She has used her platform to inspire discussion around the struggles of professional sports and mental welfare, particularly among female tennis players.
Net Worth & Financial Overview
Net Worth: $25 million The Entered money from her great tennis career, endorsements and potentially as a coach or television broadcaster.
She earned more than $22 million in prize money during her professional career and is among the winningest players of all time. Her endorsement contracts with Nike, Wilson, and SodaStream also added to her wealth.
After retiring from professional tennis, Davenport has moved into coaching and is a television commentator which also increases her wealth. Keeping her in the sport keeps money flowing, provided she can still do what she loves.
