7-5: An unfortunate bounce for Davenport gives Williams a lucky point and Williams has match point as Davenport gives away an unforced error.

Finally, after a lengthy rally, Davenport hits the ball long on the baseline to give Venus Williams her second Grand Slam.

6-5: The pressure appears to return to Williams as she too gives away a double fault but an unforced error from Davenport and an ace from Williams give the game to Venus.

5-5: Davenport is lucky after committing her eighth double fault but poor returns from Williams allows Davenport to draw level.

5-4: Williams edges closer to her first US Open title winning her service game to love.

4-4: A power-packed return from Wimbledon champion Williams and a double fault from Davenport fail to take the game from Lindsay.

4-3: Williams serves a double fault but continues her advance and wins the game.

3-3: Davenport serves an improved game and secures a level score in the second set.

3-2: Lindsay Davenport squanders two break points but an exquisite backhand gives her hope - but after five deuces Williams holds serve with a fifth ace.

2-2: Davenport's serve swings between superb and non-existent as she double faults again and Williams takes advantage to win the break back.

1-2: Several wild shots from Williams and a fine backhand return from Davenport turn the tables once again as Lindsay claims an early break.

1-1: A stunning service game from Lindsay Davenport which includes three aces down the centre line gives her a game to love.

1-0: Venus Williams begins the second set as she finished the first set and holds her serve.

Williams leads by one set to love

6-4: Davenport commits a cardinal sin and double faults twice in a row to sacrifice the first set.

5-4: A stunning backhand volley at the net from Davenport is followed by Venus Williams' second ace of the set as she holds serve and takes the lead for the first time in the match.

4-4: Two unforced errors from Lindsay Davenport give Williams two break points - the first is saved but she is unable to save the game.

3-4: An uncharacteristic footfault from Williams gives Davenport a break point but powerful volleys at the net enable Williams to hold on to her serve.

2-4: Two backhand volleys into the net from Davenport allow Venus Williams to salvage one break back as she attempts to stay in the set.

1-4: A double fault from Williams on her own serve gives Davenport an inch but Venus battles her way back to deuce before Davenport hits a fantastic winner giving her a second break of serve.

1-3: Davenport continues her steady start and maintains her early form to retain her service game.

1-2: Davenport manages some excellent returns and is able to notch up an early advantage and break the Williams serve.

1-1: Davenport is put under pressure immediately and is forced to deuce and break point by her opponent before she is able to win the game.

Williams 1-0 Davenport: Two superb returns from Davenport put Williams' first service game under pressure but Venus wins a thrilling rally and clinches the opening game.