TENNIS.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIX, Issue 10986, 6 July 1914, Page 5

TENNIS.

BROOKES BEATS WILDING

United Press Association—By Elec trie Telegraph—Copyright. London, July 5 Brookes beat Wilding ,6 —4, 7 —5 There was brilliant weather. Wilding won the toss He was greatly troubled by a strong sun, and failed with many easy smashes It was a match of hard driving against scientific volleying Brookes was almost impenetrable at the net Wilding after a While abandoned back line driving and tried lobbing, wherein he was faulty The Australian’s victory was received with a hurricane of cheers. Brookes in the first set led 4—o. The scoring was repeated by beautiful little push shots just over the net, which Wilding strove in vain to reach. By powerful finished driving the New Zealander secured the next three games. Brookes led 5—3, and Wilding was within a point of squaring at 5 —4, but Brookes with a net cord stroke, won the second set. Wilding obtained the first lead 3 and was all square after a been struggle, deuce being recorded repeatedly. Even then Wilding nearly saved, picking up from 0— 40 to 30—40 in the tenth game. The third set was a battle of giants. Wilding led 2—o, but let Brookes in by losing a service. The latter had wonderful luck The next were cord strokes, though every winning shot was vigorously ; contested. Wilding led 3—2, Brookes showed fine judgment in handling the champion’s lobbing, many whereof were short Brookes’ cross volleys were marvellous and nonplussed Wilding, who relied so much on the strength of Ms drives Brookes led 4 but lost the service from 40—30 Wilding led 5—4 Brookes squared, aud captured Wilding’s next service The last game was the most thrilling seen Brookes led 30—0 Wilding squared thirty all Twice Brookes came within a point of the set, and twice Wilding saved Then he netted the ball Brvoobes clinched the match with an untakeable drop volley off a swift drive Brookes’ anticipation of the champion’s returns was masterly It was a skilled tactician v the power of an athlete A few of the latter’s drives got beyond Brookes Mrs Chambers beat Larcombe 7—5, 6-4

Wilding and Broquedis beat Aitken and Mrs Hanan in the semi-final 6—3 4 —6