DAVIS CUP FINAL

Dominion, Volume 29, Issue 257, 27 July 1936, Page 9

DAVIS CUP FINAL

Britain Wins First Two

Singles

QUIST FIGHTS HARD Austin Rises to Occasion Against Crawford By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright. (Received July 26, 6.30 p.m.) London, July 25. As the result of the first day’s play in the challenge round match in tho Davis Cup competition, Britain leads Australia by two matches to nil. Results were:— H. W. Austin (Britain) beat J. 11. Crawford (Australia), 4-6, 6-3, 6-1, 6-1. F. J. Perry (Britain) beat A. K. Quist (Australia), 6-1, 4-6, 7-5, 6-2. The weather was breezy and rain frequently interrupted play. Iu the first set of their match both Austin and Crawford played beautiful tennis, Austin making Crawford run more. Nevertheless the Australian took the set by forcing his opponent into errors. The second set was characterised by startling tennis, many delightful shots bringing roars of applause. Austin cleverly altered his pace and length in the third set, which was more even than is indicated by the scores. Austin also exploited a surprise attack at the end of long rallies. In the final set Austin forced Crawford into errors and brought off passing shots and placements. The Australian, though fighting strongly, was unable to make any impression on his steady and consistent opponent, who never looked like erring.

Quist, in the first set against Perry, displayed unusual mobility, attacking from the nct antl apparently being unhampered by his injured ankle. Fireworks continued throughout the set. Perry also repeatedly rushing the nct. Quist displayed great coolness, but was unable to withstand the Englishman’s aggressiveness. Quist served finely in the second set, playing better than Perry, who was erratic, going for shots which he was just missing. Perry finally lost the set when he netted a smash. In the third set Quist showed excellent form, retrieving especially well and making very few errors. The Australian led 5-1 and had set point when Perry changed his game. Instead of hitting hard he played soft shots, causing Quist to overhit. The changed tactics were successful, the Englishman taking six games in a row. The final, set was a keen struggle. There were many deuces in the early stages and thou Perry took the lead 5-1. Quist, on his own service, reduced the lead to 5-2, but Perry, on his own service, had a 40-0 advantage in the last game. He outed on the first match point and was passed by Quist on the second. Quist then netted.