# Lindsay Davenport becomes world No 1

> Lindsay Davenport claimed world No 1 ranking for first time in career.
- Title: Lindsay Davenport becomes world No 1 · Tennis Majors
- Summary: Lindsay Davenport claimed world No 1 ranking for first time in career. Lindsay Davenport became world No 1 for the first time on October 12, 1998, after…
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## October 12, 1998
Lindsay Davenport became world No 1 for the first time at age 22.
## US Open victory
Davenport defeated Martina Hingis in the US Open final 6-3 7-5.
## Porsche Open loss
Davenport lost to Sandrine Testud in the Porsche Open final 7-5 6-3.
## World No 1 ranking
Davenport held world No 1 spot for 98 weeks after becoming top player.
## Grand Slam titles
Davenport won Wimbledon 1999 and Australian Open 2000.
## Career end
Davenport retired after second pregnancy in 2009.
## Key takeaway

Lindsay Davenport became world No 1 for the first time on October 12, 1998, after winning her first Grand Slam title at the US Open.