Judy Murray on brutal reality of raising stars, says Venus Williams deserved Hong Kong spot

Hong Kong prospect Kai Thompson has been told to brace himself for a bruising introduction to professional tennis, but that the short-term pain could result in long-term gain. Judy Murray, whose sons, Andy and Jamie, both won multiple grand slams and ascended to world No 1 in singles and doubles respectively, also encouraged the 18-year-old Thompson’s parents to “learn as much as possible about what tennis will demand from him and his body over the next two years”. Speaking to the South China...