TENNIS SURPRISE.

Wairarapa Age, 5 July 1934, Page 6

TENNIS SURPRISE.

MISS JOAN HARTIGAN SCORES NOTABLE WIN. DEFEAT OF MISS SCRIVEN. LONDON, July 2. At Wimbledon in the All-England tennis championships, women’s singles, quarter-final, Miss Joan Hartigan defeated Miss Peggy Scriven, singles champion of France for the last two years and conqueror of Miss Helen Jacobs. Miss Hartigan mixed her game admirably, hit her forehand with great power, and came to the net advantageously. Miss Scriven was unnerved when she was frequently penalised for footfaulting. In the men’s doubles Hopman contributed valuably and often spectacularly to the defeat of Perry and Hughes. Hopman’s return of service and overhead smashing were very sound. He also was the tactician of his side. Prenn and Hopman concentrated their attack upon Hughes, who was weak throughout. Turnbull and McGrath gave an impressive display against Shields and Sharpe. McGrath returned Shield’s hurricane service on the backhand with added force. Turnbull was responsible for some terrific smashes. Detailed results follow:—

Women’s Singles:— Quarter-finals: Miss Hartigan (Australia) defeated Miss Scriven (England), 3-6, 6-3) 6-1.

Men’s Doubles:—Second Bound: Hopman (Australia) and Prenn (Germany) defeated Perry and Hughes (England), 6-4, 3-6, 6-2, 6-4. Kirby (South Africa) and Miki Japan) defeated Crawford and Quist (Australia), 6-4, 6-4, 8-6. Third Round’ Lott and Stoefen (U.S.A.) defeated Gandar Dower (England) and Malfroy (New Zealand), 7-4, 6-4, 6-8, 6-4. Turnbull and McGrath (Australia) defeated Shields (U.S.A.) and Sharpe (England), 6-3, 6-4, 6-4. Women’s Doubles:—Third Bound: Misses Heeley and Bound (England)' defeated Mrs. Hopman (Australia) and Mrs. Satterthwaite (England), 6-2, 6-2.

Mixed Doubles: —Third Bound: B. Menzel (Czechoslovakia) and Miss Thomas (England) defeated Stedman (New Zealand) and Mrs. Hopman (Australian), 6-2, 6-8, 6-2.