Off Track ..... Davenport cherishes best night of career

American Lindsay Davenport described Friday's spectacular Games Opening Ceremony as the best moment of her sporting life.

The 32-year-old former Olympic champion, who withdrew from the women's singles with a knee injury but is still contesting the doubles, joined the US team in the Bird's Nest stadium as President George Bush looked on.

"I've obviously experienced a lot in my 16-year career and I have to say last night was probably the greatest night I've had professionally in my whole career," Davenport, who came out of retirement last year, told reporters at the Olympic Tennis Center on Saturday.