It's four years since the Thai took the country by storm after defeating the former Wimbledon champion in the second round of Wimbledon. It has by far become one of the most memorable matches in his career.

"Beating Agassi who was then the third seed on Centre Court at Wimbledon, how could I forget that?" Paradorn said, revealing he grew up idolising the eight-time Grand Slam champion.

"His style of play made you want to watch him. He also has a unique personality. It's little wonder he is a favourite for many young players and fans all over the world," added Paradorn who thought Agassi picked the right time to call it a day.

"It's the right decision to retire at home in the US Open. There comes a time when you get old and have to stop. However, he retired at 36 which is a little older than normal," Paradorn said.

After that win at Wimbledon, Paradorn and Agassi met each other twice more - in the 2004 Australian Open and in LA last year. However the Thai could never match the American's superiority again.

If Lindsay Davenport is playing her final US Open - something she's thought about - she almost said goodbye on Sunday.

A set and a breakdown, then facing two match points, Davenport came all the way back to win 3-6 6-3 7-6 (5) against No 22 Katarina Srebotnik of Slovenia, earning a couple of standing ovations in the process.

"I thought ... 'It could be my last match here.' I don't know," said the 30-year-old Davenport, who won the first of her three major titles at the 1998 Open. "I didn't think that necessarily on the match points. You know, there's obviously that possibility."

Her next opponent is No 7 Patty Schnyder of Switzerland in the fourth round. "Right now, just being in the round of 16 is exciting for me," Davenport said. "Just essentially being here was a huge positive step."