DOMINION TENNIS TEAM.

Auckland Star, Volume LIII, Issue 99, 28 April 1922, Page 5

DOMINION TENNIS TEAM.

J BETTER FORM IN SYDNEY B 1 [ THBEB MATCHES WON. J ~"~~*~ SYDNEY, April 27. ' ,1110 inter-State tennis tournament 1 was continued to-day in fine weather. ' The New Zealand ladies' team again met the Victorian representatives, winning two singles and one double. The courts were in excellent condition, despite early morning rain The New Zealanders' play showed a further im- , provement, Miss Curtis making better use of the drier courts. Miss Payton (New Zealand) beat Miss Rendall, 5—7, 6—4, 10—8. This was a fairly even match. Miss Payton led s—l in the last game, which see-sawed to the end, tho , New Zealander winning by superior placing. Miss Mountain beat Miss Wellwood (New Zealand), 6—3. 6—4. This was a vigorous game, the former playing with greater precision. Miss Curtis (New Zealand) beat Mrs. Lister, 6 —3, 4—6, 6—4. A feature of Miss Curtis' play was her excellent volleying and accurate length. Miss Boyd beat Miss Macfarlane (New Zealand), 6—3, 10—12, 6—l. The New Zealander emerged from her shell in the second set, displaying brilliant form, especially in her driving. In the doubles, Mrs. Lister and Miss Boyd beat Misses Payton and Wellwood, 6—l, 6—4. The winners were the superior pair, their accuracy in volleying being the chief factor in their victory. Misses Curtis and Macfarlane beat Miesee Mountain and Rendall, 6—l, 2—6, 6—2. The New Zealanders dovetailed excellently, Miss Curtis showing keen discrimination in measuring her shots, The improved condition of the courts enabled her to make use of her pace, Her overhead work was good. Mis? Maefarlsne was always on the "go," and effectively employed a useful back-hand stroke. The New Zealanders play again or Monday.—(A. and N.Z. "Cable.) /