FRENOHMEN’S DAVIS CUP

Taranaki Daily News, 2 August 1932, Page 9

FRENOHMEN’S DAVIS CUP

BOROTRA DEFEATS ALLISON AMAZING SCENES AT STADIUM. VICTORY BY ONE SINGLES GAME. H- E. VINES WINS FROM COCHET. By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright. Rec. 5.5 p.m. Paris, July 31. France has withstood the challenge of America in the 1932 Davis Cup series, victory for the holders being made certain by Borotra’s win over Allison on Sunday. Ou Saturday Borotra defeated Vines and Cochet beat Allison in the first of the singles matches, and the Americans won the doubles. Detailed results are: — J. Borotra (France) defeated H ,E. Vines (U.S.A.) 6 —2, 6—4, 3 —6, 6—2. . H. Cochet (France) defeated W. Allison (U.S.A.) 5 —7, 7—5, 7 —5, 6 —2. W. Allison and J. Van Ryn (U.S.A.) defeated H. Cochet and J. Brugnon 6 —3, 11 —13, 7—5, 4 —6, o—4.0 —4. J. Borotra (France) defeated W. AIIL son (U.S.A.) I—6, 3—6, 6—l, 6—2, 7—5. H. E. Vinos (U.S.A.) defeated H. Cochet (France) 4—45, o—6, 7 —5, B—6, 6—2. The stadium was packed, the gate money exceeding £16,000. The police were bard pressed to prevent another 5000 storming the gates. An unprecedented roar of patriotic fervour accompanied Borotra’s heroic fight in which, after looking as though he must fall a victim to the speed and activity of the younger man, he repeatedly recovered as probably only Borotra could. He played inspired tennis, triumphing in a terrific duel lasting nearly two an<l a-half hours. The court had been over-watered, and was so slippery that Borotra floundered as though on ice. Allison, profiting from the Basque’s errors, quietly kept the ball in play in the first set. In the second set Borotra changed his shoes to rope soles and found an improvement, but the American took the set. With magnificent assurance Borotra faced the crisis. He realised that his chance of victory lay in continually stormimr the net. He repeatedly got there and flashed spectacular volleys. He rediscovered • his service speed and rained points. He took the third set amid a resounding ovation. A brilliant display of all-court shots and rapid sprints to the net gave Allison no chance, the Frenchman taking the fourth set after for deuces. Allison dropped a service game in the fourth set. Borotra changed his shoes, which were worn out, and won the next, the crowd cheering madly. Allison responded at two-all. Ho then led at 4—2 and seemed assured of victory. He reached 5—3 with Borotra serving and the <rame score at 15 —40. Borotra with his 'teeth clenched saved two. match points, the second of which will long provide matter for controversy, many thinking the Frenchman double-faulted. Allison°certainly though the hall was outside. Allison had another match point but thereafter faded away. Borotra, struggling bravely, won amidst a wild outburst of exuberance. Vines defeated Cochet in the last match. It was almost an exhibition match, as the cup had already been won. Nevertheless it was surprising that after the Frenchman in the first and second sets made the American look a secondclass player by magnificent placing, Vines then turned the tables, using many extraordinary drop’shots. Tho crowd stood on the seats concertedly acclaiming Borotra, who received the cup from the donor.

“ROBBED ALLISON, OF VICTORY.” LINESMAN’S ALLEGED BLUNDER. Rec. 10 p".m. London, Aug. 1. Mr. Doust in the Daily Mail says the linesman’s blunder I’obbed Allison of the match. Critics of all nations in a position to see agreed that Borotra doublefaulted. The loss of the point unsettled Allison, who was affected also by waiting while Borotra changed his shoes. Nevertheless the Basque’s achievement was wonderful.

PROFESSIONAL TENNIS TITLE. KOZELUH’S VICTORY IN AMERICA Chicago, July 31. Kozelnh (Czechoslovakia) won the United States professional championship on Sunday, defeating Hans Hu sale im (Germany) 6—2, 6—2, 7—5. Ko»eluli defeated Tilden ou Saturday 6—3, 3_6, 7—5, 6—l.