TENNIS TEST SECOND DAY

Taranaki Daily News, 2 December 1933, Page 7

TENNIS TEST SECOND DAY

AUSTRALIA STILL LEADING WILDE BEATEN BY McGRATH CRAWFORD AGAIN FAILS LEE’S GREAT EXHIBITION By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright. Rec. 10.35 p.m. Sydney, Dec. 1. Australia is leading England at the end of the second day of the tennis test by 5 rubbers 12 sets 110 games to 3 rubbers 9 sets 88 games. To-day’s results are:— McGrath (Australia) defeated Wilde (England) 6—3, 6—3. Lee (England) defeated Crawford (Australia) 6— i, 6—4. Perry (England) defeated Hopman (Australia) 6—3, 6—4. Hopman and Quist (Australia) defeated Hughes and Lee (England) 6—4, 6—l, 6—2.

McGrath’s superior courtcraft told against Wilde who, failing in driving duels, attempted to take the net but he was frequently passed by McGrath. The latter’s driving and volleying were excellent.

Lee unexpectedly downed Crawford in straight sets. The Englishman gave a great exhibition of forceful driving, made very few errors and had Crawford running from one side of the court to the other by means of good length drives. The Australian, however, was far below his best form and appeared listless. He netted the easiest of shots off both hands. Perry’s strong driving and service were the deciding' factors in his match against Hopman. The latter played up to form but the Englishman’s severe cross-court drives often left Hopman standing. Perry also volleyed and smashed well.

Quist and Hopman had an easy victory in the doubles. The Englishmen resorted to tossing but the local pair’s smashing was irresistible. Quist’s and Hopman’s clean volleys were also a feature. z .