Now working as a summariser on BBC TV's tennis coverage, Chris joined us to answer your questions.

Bob: Who do you think will win the men's singles?

Chris Bailey: Tim Henman, he'd better because I bet �100 on him at 8-1.

Steph: Do you think Andre Agassi and Pete Sampras might retire this year?

Chris Bailey: I don't think Agassi will retire this year because he's still winning tournaments; he's won three titles already this year. For Sampras he doesn't want to go out of Wimbledon like he did this year but I wonder how much more he can take of losing early in every major tournament.

Clare Drury: Hi Chris, I'm 11 and play tennis at school. If I wanted to go further where should I start looking?

Chris Bailey: Your local tennis club would be your first of contact. If not, contact the Lawn Tennis Association press department to get a list of coaches and clubs in your area.

Michelle McB: Hi Chris, sorry it is such an obvious question but I have to ask - who do you think will win this year?

Chris Bailey: Tim Henman for the men's as long as gets past Lleyton Hewitt who he's never beaten in five meetings and Venus Williams to defend her title.

Danton Y2K2: Do you think Rusedski will play as well as Henman? Who do you think that is better between the two of them?

Chris Bailey: Rusedski has not won a lot of matches this year, but firmly believes he can win Wimbledon this year. However, I'm not convinced.

For me Tim Henman is the better all round player, although Rusedski's career stats would suggest that he has been the more successful player.

Cheryl Fisher: How does Hewitt perform on grass?

Chris Bailey: Hewitt is the best returner of serve right now and is finally being able to express himself at Wimbledon for the first time. That's worrying for anybody in the draw.

Juan: How highly do you rate Justine Henin?

Chris Bailey: Justine has arguably the best single handed backhand in the game, but lacks the killer power of the Williams sisters, which may prove to be her downfall this year.

Scott Anderson: Why do most British sports men and women lack the killer instinct? Tim often goes ahead in matches but never finishes the job; he just hasn't got the bottle to win it.

Chris Bailey I believe that it's a cultural thing. How many times when you play sport at school where you told that it's the taking part that counts and not the winning?

We should put more emphasis on winning and being successful and not be satisfied with second best.

Anne Lawrence: Sorry if this has already been asked, I was late joining, but who do you think will win the Roddick/Rusedski match?

Chris Bailey: It will all come down to the second serve return which is where I think Roddick has the advantage. Greg is back on his favourite Centre Court tomorrow which may give him the edge.

No sitting on the fence here, I'd love to be patriotic but I think Roddick may win.

Richard Gold: Do players always prefer a crowd surrounding?

Chris Bailey: Believe it or not it's much easier to focus on the court when you are surrounded by a stadium full of supporters. On the outside courts there is a lot of movement and noise to disrupt the concentration.

Wimbledon Host: Do you think that the William sisters will ever have a competitive match?

Chris Bailey: I think they will but it's difficult when you're playing somebody that you have grown up with and know so well. I have a feeling they will dominate the women's game for years to come.

Wimbledon Host: Do you think Elena Baltacha holds the future for women's British tennis? How far do you think she'll get?

Chris Bailey: Elena has had a poor 12 months since last year's Wimbledon mainly due to illness and injury. She certainly has a game that can hurt the majority of players and I would hope that in 12 months time she will be inside the top 100 in the world. If not, then her coach needs to improve.

James Thain: Chris what was your opinion on the dodgy umpire call against Sampras at a crucial stage in the fifth set?

Chris Bailey: Sorry I didn't see the call because I was commentating.

Andrew Wood: What would encourage athletic children to take up tennis as fitness?

Chris Bailey: If Henman or Rusedski could win Wimbledon then the interest in our youth would be massive. But the problem tennis has as a whole is that for a lot of youngsters it's not cool to play tennis.

Ian: What were your feelings when you saw Goran win the men's title last year?

Chris Bailey: I was delighted that he had finally won the one title that he really wanted. I just wish he hadn't served a second serve ace against me!

Ian1: What's your view on equal prize money for both singles championships?

Chris Bailey: I think that it's about time that the women received equal pay as they do at the US Open. But there is an argument that women should only get paid the same from the quarter-finals onwards when the matches become more competitive.

Dave Ricketts: Has Britain got any young talented male players waiting in the wings, or will British tennis be back where it was 10 years ago when Henman and Rusedski retire?

Chris Bailey: Alex Bogdanovic is a name to look out for. He's currently coached by a foreigner, which greatly enhances his chances.

Claire Collett: Chris, do you enjoy commentating as much as playing and how are your injuries now?

Chris Bailey: When I retired I wanted to do something that would give me an adrenalin rush and certainly commentating on Centre Court on an epic match fulfils the requirement.

The knee's fine but operation number seven is around the corner.

Phil Stone: A year on - do you think that the 32 seeding system works well?

Chris Bailey: No I don't, I think it takes away the excitement of the earlier rounds.

James: How is it that Lleyton Hewitt has reached the pinnacle of the men's game without a very big serve?

Chris Bailey: Can't say I agree with you, his serve is highly under estimated. It may not be the biggest in the game but as I'm sure you know its accuracy that counts more than power.

Mike Malinowski: Jelena Dokic has had quite a good year this year, what do you think the chances of her winning are?

Chris Bailey: Chances are not good. Potentially, long legs Hantuchova is next in line with Serena Williams waiting in the wings. However, on her day she can compete power for power with the above mentioned so anything is possible.

James Thain: The guy that beat Agassi looked like a world beater in that match but will probably go on to lose tomorrow. Do these players only raise their game for the big guns?

Chris Bailey: It's much easier to go out on to court when no-one expects you to win and play your best tennis. Richard Krajicek is next in line for Agassi's conqueror and has the weapons to deal with him. Let's hope Srichaphan doesn't perform like that against Great Britain in the Davis Cup come September.

Hok Lau Hi: Chris, do you think Henman needs a heavier serve like Sampras?

Chris Bailey: Henman this year has been working on a higher percentage of first serves. The acid test will be when he faces a quality returner, he will need to up the pace and sacrifice some of the percentage.

Sampras has one of the best serves in the game and always gambled on his second serve. Henman has never been of the same ilk.

Michelle McB: Do you agree that the big serves are ruining tennis?

Chris Bailey: I think this year the courts and balls are slower and for the first time we are having more rallies on a grass court. Take a look at the courts this year and the evidence of where the majority of tennis is being played is there to see.

Debra Harris: Do you believe that Wimbledon is the best tournament in the world, or is it just British bias?

Chris Bailey: I have to say that I think the Australian Open is the best Grand Slam to work on. The facilities for both players and media are second to none. Wimbledon for many people is regarded as the best purely because of its history which we should be proud of.

James: The gap between the top 200 men's players this year has become minimal. What separates Lleyton Hewitts from Vince Spadeas?

Chris Bailey: The problem in the men's game at the moment is that without Agassi and Sampras there are no great champions. Until Hewitt, Safin and co start winning grand slams on a regular basis to create an untouchable aura we will continue to have different winners of the grand slams. A changing of the guard is taking place but for me it's extremely exciting.

Derek MacDonald: You once told Radio Five Live you where scared of Becker in the locker room. Is that true?

Chris Bailey: Can't remember that quote! But when you meet Becker he has an imposing aura and his eyes pierce your skin; having said that he's a nice chap.

Clare: Why doesn't Wimbledon have night games, like the Australian Open and the US open?

Chris Bailey: Because the grass would become unplayable due to the moisture in the air and on the surface.

Emma Prince: Should the grass court season be extended and perhaps have a Masters event on it?

Chris Bailey: You obviously know your tennis. I believe that Rome Masters Series should be dropped to cut down the clay court run in to the French Open, which would add an extra week to the grass court season and let Rome become Halle on grass.

Nick Leapman: Do you think it's better for youngsters to learn on slow surfaces? Don't you regard Kuerten as a great champion?

Chris Bailey: Yes I do. There's no better surface than clay because it allows you to have no weaknesses in your game.

James: What did you make of all Kournikova shenanigans this week?

Chris Bailey: I think you deserve what you get and having interviewed Anna myself she's quite a madam.

James Thain: What's happened to Michael Chang? His demise has been rapid.

Chris Bailey: His game has not developed over the years and that is why he struggles. It's also what impresses me so much about Agassi, his game has stood and moved with the times.

James Thain: Do you agree that Becker was the greatest Wimbledon champion because he was winning his tiles against tougher opposition.

Chris Bailey: I firmly believe that Sampras is the best player we have ever seen. The only trophy missing is the French which is sadly out of reach now.

Sam: Do you think the grass on the feature courts will hold out the entire fortnight as they are looking very cut up already?

Chris Bailey: Hopefully they will. The grass is undergoing a change with more rye grass being used which is harder wearing.

Jason Read: Aren't tennis players just spoilt brats, who earn way to much?

Chris Bailey: I have to say no to that. In any line of work if you're the best in the world you deserve the reward. I do agree that some highly paid players do not appreciate what the game has given them and unfortunately they believe that they are better than us.

Peter: Why are some players so hostile to Martina Navratilova returning to tennis at 46 years of age?

Chris Bailey: I didn't know that there was any hostility. I know a lot of people feel it's a shame that she's still trying to play and not enjoying the many millions that she accumulated over the years. Some great champions never know when to stop.

James Thain: Tennis would be much more exciting if they didn't stop every two games. Footballers can run for 45 mins without a break, why not tennis players?

Chris Bailey: Footballers can spend a lot of time walking and recovering, whereas tennis players have little time to recover for the next point.

Derek Mac: Do you think the French Open is harder to win than Wimbledon?

Chris Bailey: Yes. The French is physically and mentally more demanding but seven matches and the best of five sets over two weeks is demanding on any surface.

Lee: Do you miss playing?

Chris Bailey: I don't miss playing but at this time of year it's the one time that I wish I could be out on the grass.

James: Don't you think that tennis would be far more popular if it rid itself of its snobbish Pimms-drinking middle class image?

Chris Bailey: The problem with tennis is that it's not cheap to play and join a club.

The LTA are aware of this and are running various inner city schemes to promote the game as widely as possible. Don't know about you but I enjoy a glass of Pimms with tennis and I'm not a snob!

Ian Wylie: What would you change about tennis to attract more grass roots players?

Chris Bailey: I'd like to see players' names on the backs of their shirts and also big screens on the major courts to show close line calls and action replays so the crowd could get more involved.

Sam: After the loss of so many top seeds already, do you think any others look particularly vulnerable?

Chris Bailey: Any seed is vulnerable in the men's game because there is so much strength in depth.

James Thain: Where do you think Venus Williams would be in the rankings if she featured in the men's game?

Chris Bailey: The simple answer is not very high! She possesses enormous power but not enough to worry the majority of men.

Nicky Jayne: Chris, who would you most like to play against if you were playing in this years Wimbledon?

Chris Bailey: Having beaten Henman twice, there's no point in playing him but I would love to face Lleyton Hewitt. He's the best returner of the serve and the ultimate competitor.

Wimbledon Host Time for a final word from Chris:

Chris Bailey: Thanks for all your questions, it was a first for me and I thoroughly enjoyed it.