"Sometimes the media makes the pressure out to be an excuse for the loss," Davenport said.
"Once (Kerber) beat Serena, everybody thought, Oh, we have a chance," says Hall of Famer.
World No. 1 says while Monfils' judgement was "unacceptable" he is an asset to tennis.
After McEnroe calls Monfils "borderline unprofessional", US Open semifinalist answers.
Top seed uses forehand flick to create amazing angle.
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