LAWN TENNIS TEST

Dominion, Volume 27, Issue 59, 2 December 1933, Page 7

LAWN TENNIS TEST

Australia Still Leading England

LEE DEFEATS CRAWFORD

By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—-Copyright-

(Received December 1, 10.35 p.m.)

Sydney, December 1. At the end of the second day’s play in the England-Australia lawn tenuis test, Australia is leading by five rubbers twelve sets and 110 games to three rubbers, nine sets and 88 games. Result's of to-day’s games were: Singles.

.McGrath (Australia) defeated Wilde (England), 6-3. 6-3. Lee (England) defeated Crawford (Australia), 6-4, 6-4.

Perry (England) defeated Hopman (Australia), 6-3, 6-4.

Hopnian and Quist (Australia) defeated Hughes and Lee (England). 6-4, 6-1. 6-2.

McGrath’s .superior courtcraft told against Wilde, who, failing in the driving duels, attempted to take the net, but he was frequently passed by McGrath. The latter's driving and volleying were excellent. Lee unexpectedly defeated Crawford in straight sets. The Englishman gave a great exhibition of forceful driving, and made very few errors. He bad Crawford running from one side of the court to the other by means of goodlength drives. The Australian, however, was far below his best form, and appeared to be listless. He netted the easiest of shots off both hands.

Perry’s strong driving and service were the deciding factor in his match against Hopnian. The latter played up to form, but the Englishman’s severe cross-court .drives often left Hopman standing. Perry also volleyed and smashed well.

Quist and Hopman had an easy victory in the doubles. The Englishmen resorted to tossing, but the Australians’ smashing was irresistible. Their clean volleys were also a feature of the match.

NEEDS COMPLETE REST

Crawford and Tennis Tests

Sydney, December 1

Acting on medical advice, Crawford will not play in the second and third tennis Tests aaginst the Englishmen, as he needs a complete rest.