The women’s singles final of Wimbledon in 2005 required two hours and 45 minutes for completion, at the end of which Venus Williams earned her third title on the famed grass courts.

To accomplish the feat, Williams had to overcome her longtime rival Lindsay Davenport 4-6, 7-6 (4), 9-7 in an epic three-set clash.

After dethroning defending Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova in the semi-final, Williams was pushed to the max by Davenport, who had match point in the 10th game of the final set.

Williams, however, never allowed Davenport to get as close again as she battled back to win her fifth major of her career.

The match is regarded as one of the finest finals in the open era.