THE TENNIS TEST.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LIII, Issue 313, 2 December 1933, Page 7

THE TENNIS TEST.

AUSTRALIA STILL AHEAD. CRAWFORD BELOW FORM. "SYDNEY, Deo. 1. At the end of the second day’s play in the England-Aiistralia lawn tennis Test, Australia is leading by five rubbers, twelve sets and 110 games to three rubbers, nine sets and 88 games. Re suits of to-day’s games were: SINGLES. McGrath (Australia) beat Wilde (England), 6—3, 6—3. Lee (England) beat Crawford (Australia) , 6—4, 6—4. Perry (England) beat Hopman (Australia), 6—3, 6—4. DOUBLES. Hopman and Quist (Australia) beat Hughes and Lee (England), 6—4, 6 — l, 6 — 2. McGrath’s superior courtcraft told against Wilde, who, failing in the driving duels, attempted to take the net, but he was frequently passed by McGrath. The latter’s driving and volleying were excellent. Lee unexpectedly defeated Crawford in straight sets. The Englishman gave a great exhibition of forceful driving, and made very few errors. He had Crawford running from one side of the court to the other by means of goodlength drives. The Australian, however, was far below his best form, and appeared to be listless. He netted the easiest of shots off both hands. Perry’s strong driving and service were the deciding factor in his match against Hopman.,The latter played up to form, hut the Englishman’s severe cross-court drives often left Hopman standing. Perry also volleyed and smashed well.

Quist and Hopman had an easy victory in the doubles. The Englishmen resorted to tossing, but the Australians’ smashing was irresistible. Their clean volleys were also a feature of the match.