LAWN TENNIS
FKSNCH CHAMPIONSHIPS HOPMAN NOTEWORTHY McGHATH at his best (Received, 9.30 a.m. *.. : PARIS, May 29. ■ Results of matches in the French lawn' tennis championships:—; Men’s singles.—Third round: . Turnbull defeated Rado; *: 6—o. 4—6, 6—3, 6 —2; McGrath defeated Ellmer, 6—3, 6 3 t fr—3; Crawford defeated Pallada, 6—l, 6—3, liqpman; defeated Farquharson (South Africa), -6 2, 6 —3. 6—l; A. Merlin defeated Malecek, 6—2, 4—6, 4—6, 6—l, 6—2; Gaska defeated Henkel, 3—6, 6—4, 6 3, 6 2; Bernard defeated”;'Hines; • 6, 6—3, 6 —4. Stefani defeated Feret, 2— 6, 6—4, 6— 2. The courts were very heavy and damp and did- not suit the 'Australians, but all showed excellent form. • Grath gave his best display of the tour. Crawford was never extended out of his leisurely rhythm. . -■ y Menzel proved too strong for Quist on a court not .to.. the Australian s liking. Menzel. attacked furiously. Both players gave --ar. delightful,-.ex-hibition. Hopman:: was responsible/- for a noteworthy performance, Vanquish" ing the South African Davis- GUP player in straight sets. It was a battle of volleyers, with Hopman invariably the quicker. - ‘
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Northern Advocate, 30 May 1935, Page 7
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