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**KixdricyArrip** · 11-12-2008, 12:24 PM

Lindsay has entered the 2009 Australian open

Davenport to play 2009 Australian Open

December 11, 2008 - 8:29PM
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American tennis star Lindsay Davenport has scuttled rumours of retirement by entering the 2009 Australian Open.

The 2000 Open women's champion had reportedly been contemplating retirement but Australian Open organisers announced on Thursday the 32-year-old would play in next year's tournament.

"We are really excited that she has entered," Open tournament director Craig Tiley said.

"She is a world class player and a great ambassador for our sport."

Davenport lost to eventual champion Maria Sharapova in the second round of the 2008 Open, but hasn't played since this year's US Open in August.

As well as her Australian Open singles title, Davenport also won Wimbledon in 1999 and the US Open in 1998.

Entries for next year's Open have closed and the top 100 men and women are all on the list for the main draw.

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KixdricyArrip Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 403 Senior Member	Lindsay's entered the 2009 Australian Open Lindsay has entered the 2009 Australian open Davenport to play 2009 Australian Open December 11, 2008 - 8:29PM Advertisement American tennis star Lindsay Davenport has scuttled rumours of retirement by entering the 2009 Australian Open. The 2000 Open women's champion had reportedly been contemplating retirement but Australian Open organisers announced on Thursday the 32-year-old would play in next year's tournament. "We are really excited that she has entered," Open tournament director Craig Tiley said. "She is a world class player and a great ambassador for our sport." Davenport lost to eventual champion Maria Sharapova in the second round of the 2008 Open, but hasn't played since this year's US Open in August. As well as her Australian Open singles title, Davenport also won Wimbledon in 1999 and the US Open in 1998. Entries for next year's Open have closed and the top 100 men and women are all on the list for the main draw.
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