[blueberryhill]

Oh no, not Tenys Trump again 

[Aileen]

MA - Thank you!

Yes the timing is the worst aspect of the Asian swing unfortunately, not just for us in the UK but the US as well.

I just hope and pray that Andy will beat Sandgren this time because he was so close in Winston-Salem.  I'm not sure Andy would get past Aussie whiz-kid de Minaur, assuming he beats John Millman who caused a massive upset by beating Federer in last year's USO.  As for Coric, he's just been thrashed 6-3, 6-1 by Daniil Medvedev in the final of the St Petersburg Open, which was today, so might be a little fatigued when he gets to Zhuhai, plus not having much time to acclimatise.

Oh no, not Tenys Trump again 

And yet they say lightening doesn't strike the same place twice!

Andy is being realistic about his comeback before  Zhuhai tournament.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/49786235

Thanks for that.  Realistic and honest from Andy as usual.  Unfortunately as you know, physicality apart, the other harsh reality is that Andy could come up against any one of the top players in the early rounds of his next three tournaments, particularly in Shanghai.

A bit unfortunate too that we're coming to the end of the season, although if general speculation is to be believed, baby Murray No.3 is on its way.  I too think Kim is pregnant, having seen what she wore at Queens and Wimbledon, plus the usual attempts (coats, handbags, etc) to cover the baby bump, but will leave you and others to decide! - https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/2019070975127/andy-murray-wife-kim-sears-pregnant/  Inevitably, but quite rightly given how much he values his private life, Andy has never confirmed this publicly.

[waverlybear]

I was just looking through Amazon Prime tennis coverage and even though it wasn’t originally listed, the Zhuhai tournament is being shown from tomorrow?   Does anyone have an update?

[waverlybear]

 I wonder if they made a mistake with their original list or if Andy’s inclusion in the draw prompted a change?  Whatever, the reason that’s good news.  Replays are great, especially when matches are on too early or late depending on the time difference.

[Apollo]

Hi everyone, I have been busy all week with Sweet Adeline international competition in New Orleans. Forth Valley chorus from Scotland got in the finals for the first time and did quite well. This is a women’s a capella singing organization and I sing in a chorus here in Missouri. Thanks Aileen for the thread on the Asian Swing. I do hope Andy does well, but the article I read he seems uncertain about his come back.

[Aileen]

Obviously I can't be certain, but given Andy's huge fan base in China, I'd say that his R1 match will be an evening one, which means a 7:30pm start, i.e. 12:30pm BST - which is more UK friendly, although unfortunately not for the US.

Btw if anyone would like to see the tournament's website, then go here, hopefully getting your browser's offer to translate it into English - https://www.zhuhaichampionships.cn/html/newcenter/index.html

[colin]

Where to watch in the UK - unfortunately Amazon Prime aren't covering it, preference being given to Chengdu, it but TennisTV is.  Hopefully though a free live stream will be found for both Andy's and Cameron's matches.  Play starts Mon-Fri at 1:30pm local, 6:30am BST.

Andy's match tomorrow will be showing on Amazon Prime Video after all, at I think 12.30pm UK time.  There is a match from the Zhuhai Championships being shown now.

I watched the Laver Cup on Friday on Eurosport and found it frustrating that they switched to commercials  as soon as a game finished. On Thursday I found out that matches were after all being shown on Amazon, without commercials and heard the advice being given to players by Rafa.  Detailed advice was given to Roger when he was a break down in the second set which he successfully followed.