THE TIMES’ RANKINGS

*--* WOMEN Rk. Name Comment 1 JUSTINE HENIN-HARDENNE Rarely has an off-week (missing Miami) been so controversial. 2 KIM CLIJSTERS Torn left wrist tendon puts hold on those possible all-Belgian finals. 3 LINDSAY DAVENPORT Losing to Belgians in finals at Indian Wells becoming a trend. 4 ANASTASIA MYSKINA Her tender shoulder could hinder progress in Miami. 5 SVETLANA KUZNETSOVA Landed in same half of draw as Serena Williams and Capriati in Miami. 6 AMELIE MAURESMO Still on the all-injured list, set to return for clay-court season. 7 VENUS WILLIAMS In same quarter of draw as Dokic, Hantuchova and Raymond. 8 SERENA WILLIAMS Williams Morris Agency? Could strike new agency deal. 9 JENNIFER CAPRIATI Has lost in three straight Miami finals; twice to Serena, once to Venus. 10 MARIA SHARAPOVA Possible fourth-round showdown vs. Serena Williams. MEN Rk. Name Comment 1 ROGER FEDERER Man of all surfaces. Desert champion with wins in Dubai and Indian Wells. 2 TIM HENMAN Landed in same rough quarter of draw as Hewitt, Federer in Miami. 3 ANDRE AGASSI Miami could be last event before long self-imposed layoff. 4 ANDY RODDICK Hasn’t gotten past third round last two years in Miami. 5 GUILLERMO CORIA Now 1-4 vs. boyhood idol, Agassi. 6 MARAT SAFIN Could face Blake or Spadea in second round at Miami. 7 LLEYTON HEWITT Bid for Indian Wells three-peat ends with surprising early loss. 8 JUAN CARLOS FERRERO Chickenpox takes him out for yet another event. 9 JUAN IGNACIO CHELA Second-ranked Juan in latest rankings with win over Hewitt. 10 JAMES BLAKE Davis Cup singles campaign coming down to final primary in Florida.

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