The 2005 Wimbledon Women’s Singles champion defeated which of the following to win the title?

Mary Pierce
Lindsay Davenport
Maria Sharapova
Serena Williams

The correct answer is: D. Serena Williams

Serena Williams defeated Lindsay Davenport in the final of the 2005 Wimbledon Women’s Singles Championship. Williams won in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4.

Mary Pierce was eliminated in the fourth round of the tournament by Lindsay Davenport.

Maria Sharapova was eliminated in the second round of the tournament by Patty Schnyder.

Serena Williams is a professional tennis player from the United States. She has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, the most in the Open Era and the second-most in history, tied with Steffi Graf. She has also won 14 Grand Slam doubles titles and two Olympic gold medals. Williams is considered one of the greatest tennis players of all time.