LAWN TENNIS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 53, 4 March 1914, Page 5

LAWN TENNIS.

VICTORY FOR WILDING.

Paris, March 3

Wilding beat F. Lowe in the final for the international tournament at Monte Carlo, G—2, 6—3, 6—2. .

DAVIS CUP.

London, March 3

The American Davis Cup Commit-,, tee has announced the receipt of a challenge from Germany, and that Canada had now joined with France, Belgium, Australia and England. The committee expresses the hope that all the preliminary matches would be played in the United States, as being the most suitable meeting ground for all parties. DRASTIC PROPOSALS. Times and Sydney Sun Services. London, March 3. "Ilie International Tennis Feie-a tion at the end of the month, a Liters a proposal to add to the rule governing service the following words . - "And provided that such foot i repfaced on the ground behind the bsse line before either foot is placed or

the court." The Americans con si ter the proviso is aimed directly ag<t'..;st McLoughlin, whose service was 'is greatest asset, whilst it w. barf ass Brookes.

The principle of one service ivJl also be mooted.

Wilding docs not favor drastic previsions becoming additions to the ,«•« of the game.