A Second Coming For Gutsy Williams

FORMER world No.1 Serena Williams turned an injury situation on its head in dramatic fashion yesterday, overhauling the big game of Lindsay Davenport in a remarkable performance to earn her second Australian Open title, winning 2-6, 6-3, 6-0.

'we're Back' Is Williams' Message

SERENA Williams is on the verge of reclaiming the No. 1 world ranking after defeating the current leading woman, Lindsay Davenport, to win her second Australian Open title in three years.

Davenport May Not Come Back

TENNIS fans may have seen Australian Open runner-up Lindsay Davenport for the last time in the singles draw at Melbourne Park.

From Cries Of Pain To A Serenade

SERENA Williams and Lindsay Davenport staggered, rather than romped, into yesterday's Australian Open final. Their battered bodies had been pushed and pulled from pillar to post over a fortnight as they wearily fended off younger and seemingly hungrier women and girls.

It's Farewell, And Maybe Goodbye Too

TENNIS fans might have seen Australian Open runner-up Lindsay Davenport for the last time in the singles draw at Melbourne Park.

Molik Achieves Major Milestone With Doubles Triumph

CONSOLATION: New Australian Open doubles champions Alicia Molik, left, and Russian doubles partner Svetlana Kuznetsova pose with beaten finalists Corina Morariu and Lindsay Davenport, of the USA, yesterday. Full report Pages 92-93

Us Stars Happy To Hog Limelight Again

Lindsay Davenport and Serena Williams are pleased that the trophy will go to an American player.

Williams, Davenport Head For Classic

Serena Williams and Lindsay Davenport have toiled hard and long to get through to the final of the Open.

Williams All The Rage In Retro Final

Serena Williams's reward for surviving three match points and beating Maria Sharapova is resounding favouritism in a women's final with a nostalgic feel, against her compatriot Lindsay Davenport.

Faulty Call Rocks Molik

A CONTROVERSIAL line call that robbed Alicia Molik of an ace in the final minutes of yesterday's epic quarter-final loss to world No. 1 Lindsay Davenport had distracted her at a crucial point in the game, the Australian said yesterday.

A Noble Defeat, A Triumph Of Courage

It was desperately, spine-tinglingly close. The world No.1, Lindsay Davenport, beat the rising Australian star, Alicia Molik, 6-4, 4-6, 9-7 in a tense, absorbing Australian Open quarter-final played in debilitating heat and with a joyous spirit that had the Australia Day crowd standing to acclaim the skill and nerve of both players.

Dream Dashed, Molik Calls For Electronic Aids After Coming Within An Ace

Alicia Molik has supported the use of electronic equipment to aid umpires on close line calls after she was controversially robbed of an ace during the final minutes of her epic quarter-final loss to Australian Open top seed Lindsay Davenport yesterday.

In The Heat Of The Fight, Davenport's Class Wins

FOR 145 minutes, Alicia Molik had been toiling on a sauna-like court. Twenty minutes earlier, she had saved a match point with an audacious return of serve.

Molik's Line Ball Help Call

Alicia Molik has supported the use of electronic equipment to aid umpires on close line calls after she was controversially robbed of an ace during the final minutes of her epic quarter-final loss to Australian Open top seed Lindsay Davenport yesterday.

Heat Is On For Molik In Showdown With No.1

Alicia Molik will face her greatest challenge today when she plays world No.1 Lindsay Davenport in what are likely to be blistering conditions on Melbourne Park's centre court.

Davenport Has Eye On One More Slam

Lindsay Davenport doesn't show off her big trophies, but it hardly means she doesn't want another one.

No. 1 Favours Later Date

LINDSAY Davenport believes a February or March start to the Australian Open would help more players bring their best tennis to Melbourne.

Davenport Revelling In Golden Years

Lindsay Davenport is a modest champion in an age of egos and marketability. But her game has never gone out of fashion, writes Emma Quayle.

Davenport Sees Off Czech Teen

WORLD No. 1 Lindsay Davenport was on the verge of retirement last year, but yesterday she took only 64 minutes to run through Nicole Vaidisova and book a place in the fourth round of the Australian Open.

Reborn Davenport Punishes Youngster

WORLD No.1 Lindsay Davenport was on the verge of retirement last year, but yesterday she took only 64 minutes to overcome Nicole Vaidisova and book a place in the fourth round of the Australian Open.

Davenport In Fine Nick After Illness

World No.1 Lindsay Davenport made the perfect start to her Australian Open campaign with a 6-1, 6-0 win over Conchita Martinez last night.

Davenport, Williams Lead The Charge

ONE allowed her top-50 opponent back into a match that should have long been over. The other brushed past a supposed nemesis.

Amelie Mauresmo (france) - The Women

Some question how the 1999 Australian Open finalist can stand so high in rankings with only one losing grand slam final appearance to her name, but she arrives here having progressed at least to the quarter-finals of all four last year. Despite injury lay-offs, she held the No.1 ranking for five weeks before Davenport seized it back.

The Normal Girl Who Could Go To The Dogs Without A Crazy Life

Retirement might be scary for Lindsay Davenport if it wasn't for her family plans. By Jessica Halloran.

Davenport's Dream Is One More Slam

Lindsay Davenport is nearing retirement but first, she wants another grand slam title, writes Jessica Halloran.

Magic Millions Cocktail Party Gold Coast

GUESTS: Sal Singleton, Angela and Jim Fleming, Adam Sangster, Frances and John Ingham, David Bernsen, Rose Swarbrick, Paul Messara, Kate Waterhouse, Katie Davenport, Giaan Rooney.