LAWN TENNIS

Gisborne Times, Volume LXIII, Issue 10054, 3 July 1925, Page 7

LAWN TENNIS

WIMBLEDON TOURNAMENT. (REUTER'S TELEGRAM.) LONDON, July -i. At Wimbledon, in the semi-finals of the women’s singles, Miss Fry heat Madame Billout, 6 —2, 4—6, 6 —3; Mdlle. Lenglen, beat Miss McKane, 6—o, o—o. In the All-England Plate, men’s singles, Crawford heat Terrey, 7 —<s, 6—3.

BRITAIN’S DAVIS CUP TEAM. (aUSTRALIAN-NEV ZEALAND CABLE ASSN.) (Received Julv 2. 7.35 p.m.) LONDON. July 2. Crplcree, Gocifree, Turnbull and Wheatley play against France in the Davis Cup at Eastbourne.

MDLLE. LENGLEN IN GREAT FORM. COMPLETELY OUTCLASSES MISS McKANE. (REUTER’S TELEGRAM.) (Received July 2. 7.50 p.m.) LONDON, July 1.. At Wembley, Mdlle. Lenglen, in the height of her form, completely out-classed Miss McKane in the women’s singles, permitting her to play as well only as the winner desired. The men's doubles, in the tli rd round resulted: Hennessey and Casey beat Bnrc'av and Croleress, B—lo, 6—3. 6—3, 6—4. In the fourth round, Borotra and La Coste beat the Britishers Hunt and Berger, entering the semi-finals. In the mixed doubles. Borotra and Mdlle. Lenglen entered ' the semifinal, defeating Gilbert and Miss McKiiue, 6—l, 6—2. The winners were not extended. The holders were outplayed throughout.' Borotra’s marvellous speed and terrific smashes were not overshadowed by Mdlle. Lenglen.