2005

Venus Williams was no stranger to SW19 success. But this, her third of five titles, stands out for the fact it was the longest Ladies’ Final in history.

She fought back to defeat fellow American, Lindsay Davenport – who she had beaten to win her first Wimbledon crown five years earlier – 4-6, 7-6 (7-4), 9-7 after 2 hours, 45 minutes of thrilling action.