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Lindsay Davenport

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Born: American

Lindsay Ann Davenport Leach is an American former professional tennis player. She was ranked as the world No. 1 in women's singles by the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) for 98 weeks (including as the year-end No. 1 four times), and as the world No. 1 in women's doubles for 32 weeks. Davenport won 55 WTA Tour-level singles titles, including three majors (the 1998 US Open, 1999 Wimbledon Championships, and 2000 Australian Open), the gold medal at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, and the 1999 Tour Finals. She also won 38 doubles titles, including three majors (the 1996 French Open, 1997 US Open, and the 1999 Wimbledon Championships) and three consecutive Tour Finals.

In 2005, TENNIS Magazine ranked Davenport as the 29th-greatest player (male or female) of the preceding 40 years. She amassed career-earnings of US$22,166,338; formerly first in the all-time rankings. Davenport was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2014.

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American former tennis player

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  1. Lindsay Davenport is born

    Lindsay Davenport, American athlete, known for american former tennis player, was born on 1977-06-08. Lindsay Ann Davenport Leach is an American former professional tennis player.

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Lindsay Davenport was born on 1977-06-08 (American).
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American former tennis player
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