TOP 10 TENNIS

MEN

1. Andre Agassi: Chance to show Atlanta was an aberration.

2. Gustavo Kuerten: Settling in at Foro Italico last two years.

3. Juan Carlos Ferrero: “Mosquito” could solidify French Open favorite status.

4. Lleyton Hewitt: Will he scream “Come on!” in Italian?

5. Patrick Rafter: Only top-flight player to bypass Italian Open.

6. Pete Sampras: Title drought creeps toward 10th month.

7. Andy Roddick: Houston, we don’t have a problem.

8. Carlos Moya: Elder statesman title up for grabs vs. Corretja at Rome.

9. Hyung-Taik Lee: Showed heart and soul in reaching Houston final.

10. Jan-Michael Gambill: Still having fits dealing with clay-court surface.

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WOMEN

1. Venus Williams: Adapted to clay in convincing fashion in Hamburg.

2. Jennifer Capriati: On track to play V. Williams in Berlin semifinals.

3. Martina Hingis: Title-less in last four events. Reached one final.

4. Amelie Mauresmo: Same half of the draw as Hingis in German Open.

5. Serena Williams: Out of action since Miami tournament.

6. Lindsay Davenport: Ditto.

7. Jelena Dokic: Nice week in Hamburg. No international incidents by Damir.

8. Kim Clijsters: Faded after one flawless set in Bol, Croatia semifinals.

9. Meghann Shaughnessy: Breakthrough year.

10. Monica Seles: Upcoming Italian Open would be first action since March 9.