TENNIS TOP 10

MEN

No. Player: Comment

1. Andre Agassi: From No. 141 to No. 1--now that’s a comeback.

2. Pete Sampras :Sore back cut Paris trip short.

3. Yevgeny Kafelnikov: Mr. Energy ends drought with Moscow win.

4. Marcelo Rios: So long until 2000.

5. Nicolas Lapentti: The top-ranked Nicolas in our rankings.

6. Todd Martin: Ready for first appearance in ATP championships.

7. Gustavo Kuerten: Leading the South American Armada.

8. Greg Rusedski: Plenty of time to watch his beloved Arsenal.

9. Lleyton Hewitt: Unbeaten in two Davis Cup rounds, 4-0.

10. Thomas Enqvist: Looking a lot like the Enqvist of early ’99.

WOMEN

No. Player: Comment

1. Serena Williams: No Chase tourney because of back injury.

2. Lindsay Davenport: Didn’t lose a set vs. V. Williams or Hingis.

3. Venus Williams: Making her Chase debut.

4. Martina Hingis: Failed in try for eighth title of ’99.

5. Monica Seles: See Rios.

6. Mary Pierce: In same half of draw as Hingis, V. Williams.

7. Amelie Mauresmo: Faces Davenport in first round at NYC.

8. Nathalie Tauziat: Older (32) and getting better.

9. Barbara Schett: Won debut match at Championships in NYC.

10. Jennifer Capriati: Strong finish bodes well for 2000.