Lindsay Davenport transitioned from a dominant junior player to a World No. 1 professional tennis athlete, securing multiple Grand Slam titles and an Olympic Gold Medal. After turning professional in February 1993, Lindsay Davenport swiftly established herself as a formidable force in tennis, leading to her eventual status as a World No. 1 professional athlete.

She quickly made her mark, reaching the top 100 in doubles and the third round of the 1993 Australian Open in her debut year. Her early career culminated in a momentous achievement, capturing the Olympic Gold Medal in singles at the 1996 Summer Olympic Games. That same year, Davenport secured her first Grand Slam doubles title at the French Open, partnering with Mary Joe Fernández. She continued her ascent, claiming her first Grand Slam singles championship at the 1998 US Open.

Davenport went on to dominate the sport, achieving the World No. 1 singles ranking for an impressive total of 98 weeks, and the World No. 1 doubles ranking for 32 weeks. She stands as one of only five women to be ranked year-end World No.

In recognition of her extraordinary contributions to the sport, Davenport was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2014. Following her retirement from full-time competitive play, she transitioned to a highly respected coaching career. Notably, Davenport worked with Madison Keys, first during the 2014–2015 seasons, guiding Keys to a significant semifinal appearance at the 2015 Australian Open. Davenport resumed her coaching role with Madison Keys from 2017 onwards, further cementing her continued influence in professional tennis.

Beyond coaching, she remains deeply involved in the sport through commentating for major networks and participating in exhibition matches, continuing to share her expertise and passion for tennis with a global audience.