LAWN TENNIS.

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 20899, 5 July 1933, Page 13

LAWN TENNIS.

CRAWFORLVS GREAT WIN. QUARTERFINALS AT WIMBLEDON. ALL-ENGLAND CHAMPIONSHIPS, (UNITED PRE 33 ASSOCIATION—BY ELZC'TEI.. TEr.Eor.ArH—eoi-Tiuuirr.) LONDON, July 3.

Champions from the four corners of the earth will now contest the AllEnglish lawn tennis singles title at Wimbledon, with J. B. Crawford the Empire's only representative. To-day's quarterrfinals were played In blistering heat. Many of the spectators fainted, and all the players were affected. L. J. Stoefen (United States) employed a ball boy to pour cold water over his neck after every game, while H. W. Austin used icepacks each time he changed ends. England's last hope in the singles disappeared when Jiro Satoh eliminated Austin. The Japanese was extremely clever throughout. For instance, although unable to win the fourth set, in which Austin was playing really well, he gave the Englishman so much running to do that Austin was exhausted in the fifth, when Satoh was decidedly superior. There was a remarkable incident when Satoh served in the last game of the second set, and opened service in the third' set without protest; but Austin won the game. Henri Cochet, after the first set, produced magical strokes, and became the complete master, overwhelming his young opponent by his wizardry. In the first set Stoefen's service was at its fastest, but thereafter he repeatedly foot-faulted, and lost confidence.

Crawford's Fine Play.

Crawford's tennis compelled the critics to call up superlatives, because nothing more masterful and elegant than his first two sets has been seen at the tournament. Hughes attempted every ruse he has learnt during his association with big tennis, but all were equally ineffective. Crawford, placing beautifully, lobbing judiciously, and retrieving amazingly, finished the match in under the hour. Crawford was only occasionally compelled to run. He produced a stream of perfect shots of great power, and outgeneralled Hughes In a manner seldom seen in such an important match. Hughes was very distressed at the end. . ~ H E. Vines broke in a majestic way through Menzel's fast service, but good volleying won Menzel the third set. Vines almost burned the grass with the speed of some of his forehand i drives, which were a feature of the ** match. , , Adrian Quist and Mrs Plttman had a meritorious win in the mixed doubles, saving the match after their opponents led 5-2 and 40-15 m the third set. ~, , D P. Turnbull and Quist will play E. D. Andrews and A. C. Stedman tomorrow.

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...... Qoarteir»fln»ls. v,,. _^ G. P. 6-J..™-Henri Cochei (France) defeated L.. J.' Stoefen (U.SiA.)* 3-6 6-4,. 6-3, 6-T. I Jiro Satoh (Japan) defeated Hv W. Austin (England). 7-5, 6-3, 2-6 2-6. 6-2 H Ellsworth Vines (U.S.A.) defeated Roderick Menzel (Czechoslovakia), 6-2, 6-4, 3-6, 6-3.

MENS DOUBLES. Third Round. E. D. Andrews and A. C. Stedman (New Zealand) defeated C. N. O. Ritchie and D. A. Hodges (England). 7-5, 8-6, 6-4. Jean Borotra and Jacques Brugnon (France) defeated C. L. Burwell and D. N. Jones (U.S.A.), 6-4, 2-6, 6-4, 6-4.

WOMEN'S SINGLES. Quarter-Anal. Mrs Helen Wills-Moody (U.S.A., holder) defeated Mile. Lolette Payot (Switzerland), 6-4, 6-1.

WOMEN'S DOUBLES. Second Round. Mrs E. Feamley-Whittingstall and MlsTßetty Nuthall (England) defeated Fraulein H. (Germany) and Miss M. Bower (England), 6-1, 6-4. Third Round. Mrs L. A. Godfree and Mrs L. R. C. Mlchell (England) defeated Mile. J. Sigart (Belgium) and Miss M. u Scriven (England), 7-5, 7-5.

MIXED DOUBLES. Second Round. Adrian Quist (Australia) and Mrs J. B. Fittman (England) defeated J. faOut* and Mrs D C. Shepherd-Barron (England), 10-12, 6-4, 9-7. D. N? Turnbull (Australia) and Miss Helen Jacobs (U.S.A.) defeated A. Jacobsen and Miss Burgess-Smith (England), 3-6, 6-4, 6-3.

Third Round,

H.*G. N. Cooper and Miss E. M. Dearman (England) defeated J. E Giesen and Miss Wilson (England), 6-2, 6-3. Jean Borotra (France) and Miss Betty Nuthall (England) defeated H.C. Kaner and Mile. Lolette Payot (Switzerland), 6-4, 6-1. . V. G. Kirby (South Africa) and Mile. J. Sigart (Belgium) defeated A c. Gregory and Miss M. A. Thomas (England), 6-2, 5-7, 6-3.

FOUR COUNTRIES REPRESENTED. WIMBLEDON SEMI-FINALS. CONTENDEES FOR THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP.

For the second year in succession the semi-finals of the men's singles at Wimbledon— recognised as the amateur championship of the world—are to be fought out between the representatives of lour different countries. In 1932 the last four were H. B. Vines (United States of America), H. W., Austin (Great Britain). J. B. Crawford' (Australia), and Jiro Satoh (Japan). Henri Cochet (France), who, until the meteoric rise of Vines last year, was considered the world's best is one of this year's semi-finahsts, taking the place of Austin, whp was beaten, yesterday by Satoh. Keen disappointment will be felt in England at the! failure of England's best player against an opponent whom he last ye<u •aushed decisively in the semi-final, lining the distinction of being the WW English player to reach the final' round lor 10 years. . .., . .._ It is generally considered that the destination of the championship tms, y««r is very open, but a similar belier JMs held last year—until Vines s hur£cane play took him through success <ve matches against Crawford ana Austin in 40 minutes and 50 nunutei' ' »*i>ectively, with the loss of only sa Is:

games in each match. Vines had given no indication of such outstanding ability in his previous matches in the tournament, and had lost sets to very inferior opponents. It is possible that similar poor form in the early rounds of this year's championships has led the critics to underestimate the quality of his play. Shattering speed, with a bali control that much slower players of the first class frequently lack, is the feature of his play, and at his best he is almost irresistible. Crawford's Chance. Vines has to meet in the semi-final the Japanese champion, Satoh, who is regarded as one of the best players that country has ever produced. His game is a good blend of sureness and severity, and, like all the Japanese, he is deadly overhead. In the other semi-final Crawford, the brilliant Australian, who is considered to have the best chance ot ending the American domination of the event, dating from 1930, will meet Cochet. holder of the title on two previous occasions. Both are stroke artists of the highest order, and it is likely that the match will produce some brilliant tennis. Crawford, following his fine performances against Vines and the other touring American players last season, which included his retention of the Australian championship in the face of the strong American invasion, beat Cochet recently in the final of the French championships, when he was hailed as one of the best, players in the world. Illhealth affected his play during previous visits to Europe, and this season is the first occasion on which he has reproduced his Australian form in world competition.

A Wimbledon Enigma,

Cochet has been an enigma to Wimbledon galleries for several years. His habit of taking the early rounds too easily has several times been responsible for his losing to players who were not really in his class, but in serious competition, notably when defending the Davis Cup for France, he has risen to the occasion so remarkably that for several years he has been regarded, in spite of defeats in various tournaments, as the world's leading player. Winners of the singles championship since the war are as follows: 1919 G. L. Patterson (Australia). 1920 W. T. Tilden (United States). 1921 W. T. Tilden (United States). 1922 G. L. Patterson (Australia). 1923 W. M. Johnston (United States). 1024 J. Borotra (France). 1925 R. Lacoste (France). 1926 J. Borotra (France). 1927 H. Cochet (France). 1928 R. Lacoste (France). 1929 H. Cochet (France). 1930 W. T. Tilden (United States). 1931—5. B. Wood (United States). 1932 H. E. Vines (United States). AUSTRALIANS TO VISIT AMERICA. SYDNEY, July 4. The Australian Lawn Tennis Association has received a message stating that the American Lawn Tennis Association has accepted Australia's terms for the visit of the Australian Davis Cup team on the homeward journey. .

The Australians will play in the American national singles and doubles, and also engage America in a match at Chicago.