DAVIS CUP

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XXII, Issue 193, 30 July 1932, Page 7

DAVIS CUP

EARLY SURPRISES FRENCH WIN FIRST BINCLES. BOROTRA PLAYS THE GAME OF HIS CAREER. (United Press Association—By Cable— Copyright.) (Received 30, 10.45 a.m.) Fans, July 29. In the Davis Cup challenge round Borotra defeated Vines 6—2, 6—4, 3—6, 6—4, Uochet defeated Allison 5—7, 7—5, 7—5, 6—2. The matches were witnessed by a record crowd at Auteii, including the President and Mi Dwight Davis, the donor of the cup. V ines opened against Borotra, who made hglituing replies and broke through, winning the first game amidst enthusiasm. Serving brilliantly, Borotra sou the second game. Vines evened at two-all but Borotra, playing the game oi his career, then took and kept the lead, mastering Vines’# aeivics and returning his fastest shots.

BOUNDING BASQUE JUSTIFIES THE Na ME. A record crowd witnessed two sensational matches played amid almost ungovernable uproar. Borotra, the veteran, meeting a youngster noted for virility and lightning speed, found his form greater than even his compatriots hoped. He took the services and drives which defeated every opponent at Wimbledon, exhibited wonderful court craft ana showed enough of his inimitable dash and fireworks to disturb the American’s equanimity and spoil his winning touch. Vines was obviously nervous and twice double-faulted in critical games. The second and third sets were played with terrific speed, Borotra refreshed after the rest, revealed fresh wonders of strategy, and with victory in sight appeared inspired in his spectacular returns.

He had to be assisted from the court, being exhausted after tho final rally. Uochet was below form in the first set, but out-manoeuvred the American in the second set and improved in the third and -fourth. He apparently won when he wanted. Both were spasmodically brilliant.

ANGLO-AUSSIE GAMES. (Received 30. 9.56 a.m.) London, July 20The Anglo-Australian tennis test was postponed on account of rain. The doubles will be played on July 30 and the singles on August 1.