THE DAVIS CUP

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22285, 11 June 1934, Page 7

THE DAVIS CUP

AUSTRALIA DEFEATS JAPAN WINNERS’ DEADLY SMASHING (United Press Association.) (By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.) LONDON, June 8. Australia eliminated Japan. In the Doubles Crawford and Quist defeated Yamagislii and Nishininra 6—l, 6 —o, 4—o, 9—7. The Australians won the first set against Japan in 11 minutes. Both the Japanese were below form. The Japanese were unable to find a length in the second set, which the Australians won in 12 minutes. Quist was merciless at the net, while Crawford volleyed severely.

The Japanese fought gamely in the third set, which they won mainly owing to Yamagishi’s fine driving and Nishimura’s splendid serving. Japan led 4—2 in the fourth set, outlohhing the Australians. The latter, however, levelled at 4 —4, due to Quist’s brilliance at the net. The Japanese continued lobbing, hut the Australians’ deadly smashing gave them the set, the match, and the rubber. RESULTS OF SINGLES M'GRATH BEATEN LONDON, June 9. (Received June 10, at 6.30 p.m.) In the Singles Turnbull (Australia) defeated Yamagislii (Japan) 6—4, 7 —5,

97, and Fujikura (Japan) defeated M'Grath (Australia) 6—4, 5 —7, 6—2, B—o. FRANCE v. GERMANY HONOURS EVEN IN SINGLES PARIS, June 8. In the Singles France v. Germany von Gramm defeated Merlin C—l, 7—9, o—2, 7—5; Boussus defeated Mourney o—l, 6—2, 6—2. DOUBLES TO FRANCE LONDON, June 9. . (Received June 10, at 6.30 pan.)' Playing in Paris Borotra and Brugnon (France) defeated von Gramm and Denker (Germany) 5—7, 6 —2, 6 —4, 10— NEW ZEALAND ELIMINATED COLLAPSE IN SINGLES LONDON, June 9. (Received June 10, at 6.30 pan.) Czechoslovakia eliminated New Zealand when Hecht defeated Andrews 6—l, 6—l, 6—o, and will now meet Italy in the next round. Menzel defeated Malfroy 6—2, 6 —o, 61. He fought each point and gave Malfroy no opportunity. Malfroy was unlucky in many of his returns and won an occasional game by playing Menzel’s backhand on going up to the net. Andrews was tired and nervous. He ovcrlobbcd and never won a service. Hecht revealed a capacity for exploiting his opponent’s weaknesses. VICTORIOUS IN DOUBLES PRAGUE, June 8. In the Doubles Malfroy and Stcdman (New Zealand) defeated Menzel and Hecht (Czechoslovakia) 7—6, o—4,0 —4, 75. The New Zealanders’ smashing and lobbing early in the game was uncertain, but later it was excellent. Their services, many of which were aces, and their net work, were also splendid. Both persistently drove to Menzel’s weak backhand, and gained many points with well-placed lobs. A feature of the match was Stcdman’s forehand and backhand volleys to the corners beyond the Czechs’ reach. ITALY v. SWITZERLAND ROME, June 8. In the Doubles Taroni and Quintavalle (Italy) defeated Aeschlimann and Steiner (Switzerland) o—o,0 —0, o—6,0 —6, 6—3, o—3, o—4.