DAVIS CUP

Evening Star, Issue 18051, 19 August 1922, Page 3

DAVIS CUP

SPAIN v. AUSTRALLA, PATTERSON ON THE SINGLES. Press Association—By Telegraph-Copyright. PHILADELPHIA, August 17. Patterson, in describing tho play in the Davis Cup round with tho Spaniards, says: "Our match with Spain was played in intense heat, thoutrh a slight breeze relieved the conditions somewhat. The play suffered in consequence, and was rather poor in both matches. I commenced against Gomar serving fairly well, though I certainly made some double faults. Gomar was uncertain off the ground, and seemed bothered by the cut I was putting on the ball. He was very fast, and, steadying somewhat, he came close to taking the second set; but I managed to get out by good volleying. The heat now affected my opponent, and be had not the power to pull off the last set. O'Hara Wood was robbed of his match ..when, 'having served a service ace for the game and the match, a foot-fault was called on him. This so distressed him that be lost touch for a while, enabling Alonzo to pull the match out of the fire. Tho last set was the only one wherein he looked like winning. Alonzo, who is noted for his stamina, took advantage of hie opportunity and pressed on to victory, with O’Hara Wood tiring and disappointed,. This match does not need much description. Wood was much superior until the unfortunate incident occurred, though he was winning largely on forced errors; but when the tide turned he was too tired to stem Alonzo’s brilliant rush. Instead of being in tho happy position of two up. we are now in the same anxious position as wo were against tho Frenchmen, with the dread possibility of Wood’s arm not standing the strain.” — A. and N.Z. Cable. THE DOUBLES. HOLLOW WIN FOR ADSSIES. NEW YORK, August 18. (Received August 19, at 11.5 a.m.) In the Doubles tho Australians defeated tho Spaniards, 6-3, 6-3, 6-3. In the first set Patterson’s service was fast and untouchable. The second set served still further to show that the Australians wore the better doubles players, though Alonzo was unrivalled for covering the court. Gomar was distinctly the weakest of the four. Patterson’s service again was too much for his opponents. In the last set the Spanish representatives made a little better showing, winning the first game and then the fourth and fifth in succession. Patterson hit everything hard; the ball sometimes could hardly ho seen for speed. The Spaniards, also secured the seventh game, but that was the end of their success. In the last game Patterson by two double faults permitted their opponents to' work up to deuce, and then served two aces, taking the match. [This result’ would seem to assure the Australians of victory and the right to participate in tho challenge round against America. With two wins and one loss they have only to secure one more Single to he declared the winners of the present round, j