TENNIS.

Grey River Argus, 6 May 1922, Page 4

TENNIS.

THE TENNIS TOURNEY. [A. and N. Z. Cable Associationj SYDNEY, May 5. The tennis tourney was continued in bright weather, the courts being fast. Miss Curtis qualified for the semi-final in the singles championship, but, with Mrs Lascelles, was defeated in tho doubles. In the singles championship Miss Curtis defeated Miss Gray 6—2, 6—l. The New Zealander was in her best form to date. Miss Gray repeatedly tried to give her rival a considerable roaming, but the latter invariably sucI c-ccded in reaching the difficult shots, ultimately converting them to good account. Miss Gray, in the second game was more or less demoralised, though responsible for excellent placing, that was deserving of better results when up against a veritable champion, In the third set of tho second games, Miss Curtis netted three in endeavouring to skin the net. Miss Curtis meets Miss Boyd on Saturday. In tho ladies’ doubles championship Mrs Lister and Mrs Boyd beat Mrs Lascelles and Miss Curtis 6—4, 6—4. This was a close contest, and was won simply by superior combination. The volleying of Mrs Lister was also telling factor, but otherwise little separated tho individual ability of the four players. Mrs Utz and Miss Lloyd beat Misses Wellwood and Smith 6—3, 6 —3. The losers were pitted against a strong pfiir. Mrs Wellwood’s all round play was excellent, suggesting a different result if she were rc-embarking on the championships. Miss Curtis in the special matches and championships, has vanquished all the New South Wales representatives, which critics consider a feather in her cap. In view of her play not dovetailing with Mrs Wellwood, Miss Curtis is paired in the doubles championship with an Australian, and was anxious to know if the New Zealand Association approved. Her anxiety was dispelled at the conclusion of the singles victory to-day on receipt of a cable from Mr Denniston: “Don’t worry! Carry on!” In the mixed doubles match, Peach and Miss Curtis beat Green and Miss Green 6—2, 6 —3.