MALFROY WINS

Evening Post, Volume CXXVII, Issue 110, 12 May 1939, Page 9

MALFROY WINS

DAVIS CUP SINGLES

HONOURS EASY

MATCH WITH BRITAIN

(By Telegraph—Press Association —Copyright, i (Received May 12, 11 a.m.) LONDON, May 11. Results of the opening singles matches in the Davis Cup tie between Great Britain and New Zealand are:—

C. E. Malfroy (New Zealand) beat R. A. Shayes (Britain), 4-6, 6-2, 6-2, 5-7, 6-3.

C. E. Hare (Britain) beat A. D Brown (New Zealand) 6-3, 6-4, 6-3

Keen volleying gave Shayes the first set against Malfroy although he was helped by a doubtful decision at a vital stage. Afterwards Malfroy, finding his length with slow cut shots to the corners, forced Shayes into errors. Both were ragged, but Malfroy was steadier and more sure of his ground shots. Shayes fought back, driving and volleying well, after trailing 2-4

to win the fourth set. Malfroy broke through at 3-3 in the fifth set, and raced away to victory.

Hare monopolised the first set against Brown. The New Zealander was shaky and although he concentrated on his opponent's backhand he had insufficient pace. Hare had the superior service and, in the driving exchanges, he out-manoeuvred the New Zealander. The latter evened the second set at 3-3 with shrewd, short angled shots, but failed to maintain the pressure. Brown came to the net in the third set but the more confident Hare did likewise and was more successful.