N.S.W. TENNIS.

Press, Volume LXII, Issue 18672, 22 April 1926, Page 9

N.S.W. TENNIS.

NEW ZEALANDER'S BRILLIANT DISPLAY. (BY CABLE—PKESS ASSOCIATION— COriRIGHT.) /AUSTRALIAN AKD K.Z. CABLS ASSOCIATION) (Received April 21st, 10.35 p.m.) SYDNEY, April 21. Hot, clear weather ruled for the New South Wales tennis championships today. The principal event was the final ■ of* the Men's Singles Championship •between Kalms and the youthful New Zealandor, Andrews. The courts were in good condition, and there was a large attendance. Kalms eclipsed the New Zealander in the first two sets. Kalms had a powerful service, while Andrews' backhand was weak and his drives carried too much pace, but his service caused Kalms no little trouble. Kalms was driving nicely to Andrews' right-hand corner at the back of ithe court, compelling him to return the hall to his racquet. Andrews caused a surpiae by winning the third set after a hard fight. Several times he beat Kalms' service, which is a fast one and playable by but few players. Andrews, placing Bplendidly, took the first three games. The score in this set read 3-0, 3-1, 4-l 4 4-2, 6-2, 5-3, and 6-3. Andrews captured the final game and set by a superb cross-court drive which landed on the side of the line, about three, feet from the net. Andrews fought hard in the final set, but Kalms took the first two games. Then. Andrews equalled the score and then play eee-sawed till the game was 4-4, when Kalms won the next games and set. The players received an ovation for their excellent display. Andrews had improved out of sight in the latter part of the game and got in many beautiful drives down the side of the line. Kalms was always on his game and gave nothing away. The score was 6-2, 6-1, 3-6, and 64. Andrews, by his fine exhibition today, has proved that he is equal to New South Wales's best players. He has mSde an excellent impression. In the final of the Junior Singles Championship of New South Wales, Andrews had little difficulty in accounting for Hopman and excelled him in all departments of the game. Andrews' powerful forehand drive and con* sistent length seoured for him many points. Hopman's service was weak. He put too much power behind his drives, and Andrews won 6-2, 6-2,