TENNIS.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 55, Issue 178, 11 May 1935, Page 6

TENNIS.

THE DAVIS CUP CONTEST. NEW ZEALAND v. AUSTRALIA. (Received This Day, 10.40 a.m.) LONDON, May 10. Referring to the Davis Cup match between Australia and New Zealand,

H. C. Hopman (the "Sun-HeraTd" correspondent) says:— "I confidently predict a clean sweep for Australia. I base my forecast not only on their great reputation, but because they have revealed considerably greater strength than New Zealand in practice. Andrews is the best New Zealander since the war, and he is waning. Stedman has improved. He has a fast, consistent forehand, and flat, fast service; but he is guileless and has no variety. His backhand is definitely weak. "Both Crawford and McGrath should win all the singles untroubled, without losing a set, unless they relax on the last day. "Stedman and Malfroy have the greatest chance in the doubles. Both have improved their doubles play." The Rt. Hon. G. W. Forbes, who is spending the week-end as the guest of Lord Moyne, telegraphed.to the New Zealanders: "New Zealand wishes you the best of luck in your Davis Cup match with Australia. Kia or a." MEXICO PLAYING CHINA. (Received This Day, 12.20 p.m.) MEXICO CITY, May 10. Yon M. Grant, who was tenth on the tennis ranking list of the United States, defeated Guy Cheng CChina), 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-2, in the singles of the North American zone match in the first qualifying round of the Davis Cup contest. HARROWGATE TOURNAMENT. (United Press Association—Copyright) (Received This-Day, 1.15 p.m.) LONDON, May 10. \ In the semi-finals of the women's singles at Harrowgate tennis tournament, Miss Hartigan (Australia) defeated Miss Scott, 7-9, 8-6, 6-3; Miss Ridley defeated Mrs H. C. Hopman (Australia.), 7-9, 6-4, 6-2.