Lindsay Davenport looks back on her 1999 Wimbledon win

It was a cold and rainy day at Wimbledon on July 4th, 1999. But despite the somber weather that hovered over Centre Court, it was an unforgettable day—filled with pure joy—for Lindsay Davenport.

Everything seemed to come together for the American during the fortnight. A pivotal outcome occurred in Davenport's round-of-16 battle against Barbara Schett, when she converted a match point as rain started to pour, washing out all play. Her match would be the only one completed that day.

It took her a few years for Davenport to reach the level of success she attained that tournament, and the All England Club helped her out: the balls started to bounce a little higher on its lawns, which resembled hard courts in many ways. This helped the hard-hitting Davenport reach the finals against Steffi Graf, still one of the sport's best grass-court players.

Davenport executed well on crucial break-point opportunities and maintained her focus through a rain delay to capture the singles title; she'd also add the doubles crown to her haul.

"It was one of the best days of my life," Davenport stated, who partied like it was 1999. Except that it actually was.