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dodrade · Satellite level

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the addict · Tennis legend

I missed that part, but I did notice that you were watching !

I tweeted to ukpro yesterday asking if they had entry lists, but no reply yet.

Ace Ventura · Tennis legend

It's easy to say in hindsight, but a shame the Moscow W25 wasn't on her radar, as it's not the strongest compared to some other fields, and she would have been about the 10th Q seed.

Another sponsor on board for them with Highland Spring, and you can perhaps gauge some of the players who might be involved judging by who has liked the official page's recent Instagram posts. Completely forgot about Nadia Rawson, as she is another who hasn't featured in any overseas events, but she was a stalwart of the competition last year, so will possibly be involved next week.

the addict · Tennis legend

Perhaps Lissey always planned to play this. She did enter several tournaments for the following week, but has withdrawn from them all.

Bob in Spain · Tennis legend

Not read through this thread so if it has been mentioned already - sorry.

But it looks like BTSport are televising these tournaments.

twitter.com/UKPLeague/status/1364939662075301888

Madadman · Top national player

Luke Johnson has reacted to one of their tweets indicating his participation. They also responded to another tweet stating the list of players will be available on Saturday evening.

Ace Ventura · Tennis legend

Big news. I did post something on the entries list thread about BT Sport, but upon checking the TV guide next week (up until Weds) I couldn't find anything, so perhaps they might just be doing the event week finals on the Sunday, or the Classic week, but really good getting them involved in whatever capacity.

Ah - just saw further down that above tweet that it's on BT Sport red button.

-- Edited by Ace Ventura on Thursday 25th of February 2021 04:11:55 PM

the addict · Tennis legend

Madadman wrote:
Luke Johnson has reacted to one of their tweets indicating his participation. They also responded to another tweet stating the list of players will be available on Saturday evening.

Beat me to it - yes they told me Saturday PM on their website

Ace Ventura · Tennis legend

Doesn't look like it's going to be on YouTube this time, just the BT Sport red button - I only have the app version in my home office space, so hopefully it will be available that way or I won't be watching. I was hoping it would be on YT through the week, so far more assessable generally, and then maybe the semi's and final maybe on proper BT Sport at the weekend for better visibility, although obviously a lot of competition for sport at the weekend.

Madadman · Top national player

Yes re BT Sport, Unfortunately I won't be able to catch any. As unless I'm in front of the TV I can't get the BT sport red Button, as it isn't on the Virgin TV go app.

cya · Strong Club Player

Will the livestream work on a laptop irrespective of whether one subscribes to BT Sport?

the addict · Tennis legend

BT Sport won't work unless you have a subscription. I always have to sign in to be able to watch anything on there. If they show it on youtube there's no problem.

dodrade · Satellite level

Madadman wrote:
Yes re BT Sport, Unfortunately I won't be able to catch any. As unless I'm in front of the TV I can't get the BT sport red Button, as it isn't on the Virgin TV go app.

Is the red button available via Sky?

Edit: Just found it!

-- Edited by dodrade on Thursday 25th of February 2021 06:48:22 PM

Madadman · Top national player

I wonder what the appetite is for spectators later in the year when they are allowed. A setup similar to last year at St Georges wouldnt allow for any. But a bigger tennis hall like Loughborough would allow for a temporary stand on an adjacent court.

Ace Ventura · Tennis legend

A bit more BT info here, mentions some behind the scenes content

broadcast-sport.com/2021/02/26/bt-sport-to-broadcast-uk-pro-league-tennis/

There's been a few mentions of broadcasting 42 matches each week, but there should be 84 matches each week, so it looks like they are just showing one court. It'll be interesting to see how they schedule it because there'll be a few on here primarily interested in the men's event, and not too fussed about the women's, and vice versa, so perhaps alternative men and women's matches on the main 'show court' will be the most appropriate way, or I suppose they could concentrate on one event one week, and the other the next.