(CNN) -- He's one of the leading movers and shakers in the tennis world -- and he has set his sights on world domination. Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) chairman Chris Kermode believes tennis has never been in better health, with spectator numbers booming and new players bursting through to challenge established crowd-pullers Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray. That fan interest was evident at London's O2 Arena this month as crowds of up to 17,000 packed the venue to watch the world's top eight do battle in the ATP World Tour Finals. After next year's edition, the event could be on the move as Kermode and his colleagues look to bring live tennis to more fans worldwide.
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Chris Kermode is chairman of the Association of Tennis Professionals
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His challenge is to continue bringing the game to new fans worldwide
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Kermode believes tennis in Asia is booming, both on and off the court
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He feels the players coming through mean the game has a great future
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