DAVIS CUP TENNIS

Evening Star, Issue 19931, 30 July 1928, Page 2

DAVIS CUP TENNIS

CACHETS SENSATIONAL LAST SET TILDEN'S AMAZING VICTORY PARIS, July 27. The Cochet-Hennessey match in the Davis Cup was one between genius and talent. It was only a question whewonld wake up long and often enough to gather in the expected victory. Cochet, as usual, did not open well, and gave the American victory by his own mistakes. In the second set the Frenchman at intervals showed lightning work, punctuated by feeble patches. Thereafter, thoroughly aroused, Cochet, at his best, just romped home The last set was one of the most astonishing ever seen in international tennis. It only lasted ten minutes, and Hennessey won only one game. To-morrow’s doubles will be Borotra and Brngnon against Hennessey and Loti. An enthusiastic and perspiring crowd of 9,000 watched Tilden beat Lacoste after a five-set battle lasting 140 minutes, under a fierce sun. The conditions were not improved by a high wind, and much dust, necessitating the watering of the court after the third set. The better man won, but, until the last set, when Tilden went to 5-3, there was nothing in it. The ‘ Daily Express’s ’ special correspondent says: “The match was the most amazing victory in Tilden’s career. Lacoste deserved equal praise, because lie played just as well as the victor, actually winning twenty-three games (153 points) to Tildon’s twentyone games (148 points). “The crowd gave Tilden a wonderful ovation when be took the court. Tilden has never employed bis versatility more cunningly and effectively. Ho reacted to the occasion. His chops and slices carried more spin than ever. We marvelled at the skill with which he dropshotted, the ferocity of his driving, and the power of his services.” TILDEN'S STATUS Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright, VANCOUVER, July 28. Dr Dwight Davis, the donor of the Davis Cup, comments that Tilden is probably guilty of professionalism, and should bo barred in amateur competition.—Australian Press AssociationUnited Sendee. DOUBLES TEAMS REARRANGED PARIS, July 28. The Davis Cup doubles have been rearranged. Tilden and Hunter will replace Lott and Hennessey for the American team, and Cochet will partner Borotra, instead of Brugnon. The first set was delayed by rain. Cochet and Borotra were leading by 3-2 when it was postponed till _ Monday.—Australian Press AssociationUnited Service.