Wimbledon 2005, Day 11
Davenport, despite having returned to the number one ranking, is seeking to end something of a Grand Slam drought in what promises to be a bruising encounter with Venus Williams on Centre Court on Saturday.
The Californian, who beat French third seed Mauresmo in a three-set semi-final spread over two days, has not won a Slam since the 2000 Australian Open, the year after she won her only Wimbledon title.
"This is what we play for -- to try to win the Grand Slams," said Davenport, who reached final of this year's Australian Open final before losing to Venus's younger sister Serena.
"I've done a great job of competing at the Grand Slams the last year, I just haven't won any of them.
"I've come through a very tough draw here playing a lot of good players. To be in the final is pretty exhilarating."
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