In the history of women's tennis the great players have come back from long absences with no problems.

1 Amélie Mauresmo in the quarterfinals but was forced to retire with a right shoulder injury while playing Justine Henin in the final. At the US Open Davenport was seeded 23rd and lost to 12th-seeded Marion Bartoli in the third round. In the quarterfinals of that tournament Davenport defeated Venus Williams for the fourth consecutive time.

1 American professional tennis player. Davenport was coached most of her career by Robert Van't Hof. 1 on eight different occasions.