Frustrating finish could mark Davenport's farewell

NEW YORK (AFP) - Three-time Grand Slam champion Lindsay Davenport struggled through one of the worst games of her career Friday in a frustrating third-round US Open loss that could mark the end of her career.

The 32-year-old American mum, a former world number one and the 1996 Olympic champion, was eliminated by French 12th seed Marion Bartoli 6-1, 7-6 (7/3). Davenport said she would decide on her WTA future after the tournament.

"It's tough to make any kind of decision in a rash moment," Davenport said. "There was no decision made before the tournament and I don't think it's time to make a certain statement now."

Davenport, who missed last year's US Open after giving birth to infant son Jagger, had not made so early an exit from Flushing Meadows since losing in the second round in 1995.