The 47-year-old legend believes she could succeed in mediating between the conflicting interests in the sport.\n\n
The defending champion is on collision course with Lleyton Hewitt, the man whose title he took.
The Russian is one of those fancied to wrest the title from world number one Roger Federer this time.
The arguments will continue to rage over whether Pete Sampras can call himself the greatest ever, but in terms of numbers he has no equal.
American Robby Ginepri moved easily into the Japan Open quarter-finals with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Luxemburg's Gilles Muller on Thursday.
The Australian second seed eased past Frenchman Olivier Mutis 7-6, 6-1 to reach round two of the $380,000 Long Island Cup.
The Wimbledon champion split with his coach Peter Lundgren after the most successful year of his career.
Roddick ended the season ranked No. 1 but Wimbledon champion Federer is being hailed as the best player in men's tennis.
The 26-year-old has already done enough to replace Tommy Haas as the\n\nGerman No. 1 when the latest world rankings are released on Monday.
Defending champion Thomas Johansson of Sweden is injured and won't be defending his title at the Australian Open.
The 32-year-old, who has not played since retiring injured in the US Open semi-finals, cited an abdominal injury.
Roddick edged past Andre Agassi while Grosjean easily beat Tim Henman in the semis of the Stella Artois Championship.
The sixth seed was beaten in the first round of the Australian Open by Robin Soderling.
The former world number ones, who between them captured 28 Grand Slam titles, will be inducted on July 11.\n\n
But defending champion, Andre Agassi at 33 years is still the man to beat.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. preserved his unbeaten record as a professional with a unanimous decision victory over Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines in their welterweight mega bout at theMGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday.
Stefan Edberg was the most sought-after man at this week's seniors tournament at the Royal Albert Hall.\n\n
The future of men's tennis looks appetising with a new brigade of potential Grand Slam winners.
With the shock early exit of Hewitt and Agassi none of them has ever passed the semi-finals at Wimbledon.
The 12th seeded Thai saved two match-points as he stormed back from two sets down to beat Frenchman Olivier Mutis in the second round at Wimbledon.
Argentine clay court specialist Coria failed to make an impression on grass and was dumped in the first round at Wimbledon.
Andy Roddick swept to his first grasscourt title on Sunday after thrashing Sebastien Grosjean 6-3, 6-3.
