LAWN TENNIS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22366, 13 September 1934, Page 13

LAWN TENNIS

THE GAME IN AUSTRALIA INTERVIEW WITH MR C. ANGAS Interesting comparisons between the standard of lawn tennis in New Zealand and Australia were made by Mr C Angas, who has returned to Christchurch after speeding : eight in Australia, in an interview with a Christchurch ■ Press reporter. Australia’s greater population, said Mr Angas, the better match • practice that could be obtained, and the existence of grass courts that could be used throughout the year made the standard in that country higher. Lawn tennis was very popular, and great keenness was shown, continued Mr Angas.' The game was extensively played in winter, and most clubs had provision for night tennis. Numerous small clubs w’ere in existence. There were many chip or ant-heap courts. Mr Angas was present at, and took part in, the Australian championships this year. The main feature of this meeting was the brilliant form displayed by Perry throughout, and particularly in the final against Crawford, who appeared tired and unable, to concentrate. Outstanding tennis was, played by Miss Jean Hartigan. The ladies’ tennis in general showed a lack of variety, becoming most frequently a baseline duel. Net work of the type displayed by Mrs Dykes was rare. There" were many young players who showed considerable promise. Angas was partnered by R. Dunlop in the Doubles Championship, for which the entries were limited to 16 pairs, but they were defeated in the second round by *Quist and Turnbull. Angas also played against Crawford, and against M'Grath, who lie described as a cool and confident player. “The Australians are good spenders and keen on sport,” concluded Mr Angas, “and they do not talk much about the depression. There certainly is a brighter tone in the country.” .