Sometimes the players would rather start on the Tuesday, knowing they'll get a day off at some point, while other times a Wednesday start suits. I think if the player was in a final on the Sunday, they generally prefer a Wednesday start, so they can rest a bit, and get used to the different surface.
In Beijing, Murray started on the Tuesday, with a day off, which will have suited him better as he'd been able to arrive early, and knowing he had two tournaments in a row.
I read that Paris is faster than it has been for a few years. In theory, that should suit Murray more if he does have to face Djokovic, but Vienna was slow, making the first couple of matches on the new surface more challenging. If that is the case, then that is a silver lining for Murray to playing an extra set tonight.
In Beijing, Murray started on the Tuesday, with a day off, which will have suited him better as he'd been able to arrive early, and knowing he had two tournaments in a row.
I read that Paris is faster than it has been for a few years. In theory, that should suit Murray more if he does have to face Djokovic, but Vienna was slow, making the first couple of matches on the new surface more challenging. If that is the case, then that is a silver lining for Murray to playing an extra set tonight.





