Venus Williams def. Lindsay Davenport
4-6 7-6(4) 9-7
Venus Williams defeated Lindsay Davenport 4-6 7-6(4) 9-7 in the 2005 Wimbledon final on grass courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Venus Williams | Lindsay Davenport |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 4 | 5 |
| Double faults | 10 | 5 |
| First serve % | 74.0% | 68.0% |
| First serve points won % | 67.0% | 61.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 47.0% | 53.0% |
| Break points saved % | 67.0% | 50.0% |
| Break points converted % | 50.0% | 33.0% |
| Service points won % | 62.0% | 58.0% |
| Return points won % | 42.0% | 38.0% |
| Total points won % | 52.0% | 48.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Venus Williams | Lindsay Davenport |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Jun 17, 1980 | Jun 8, 1976 |
| Age | 25 | 29 |
| Height | 185 cm | 189 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 16 | 1 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,726 | 5,247 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,083 | 2,251 |
| Current career W-L | 782–299 | 711–191 |
| Current career earnings | $43,194,440 | $22,166,338 |
Path
Venus Williams's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Sharapova | 7-6(2) 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 2, 2005 | SF |
| Mary Pierce | 6-0 7-6(10) | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 30, 2005 | QF |
| Jill Craybas | 6-0 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 28, 2005 | R16 |
| Daniela Hantuchova | 7-5 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 26, 2005 | R32 |
| Nicole Pratt | 7-5 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 23, 2005 | R64 |
| Eva Birnerova | 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 22, 2005 | R128 |
Venus Williams's next match
No later same-event match found for the winner.
Lindsay Davenport's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amélie Mauresmo | 6-7(5) 7-6(4) 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jul 2, 2005 | SF |
| Svetlana Kuznetsova | 7-6(1) 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 30, 2005 | QF |
| Kim Clijsters | 6-3 6-7(4) 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 28, 2005 | R16 |
| Dinara Safina | 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 26, 2005 | R32 |
| Jamea Jackson | 6-0 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 23, 2005 | R64 |
| Alina Jidkova | 6-0 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jun 22, 2005 | R128 |