BOROTRA'S DAY

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 75, Issue 179, 1 August 1932, Page 7

BOROTRA'S DAY

DAVIS CUP FINAL SENSATIONAL TENNIS TWO SINGLES TO FRANCE PARIS, July 29. In the Davis Cup clia lenge roun.t, J. Borotra (France) defeated H. Ellsworth Vines (U.S.A.), 6 —2, 6 —4, 3 (1, 6—4; H. Cochct (France) defeated W. Allison (U.S.A.), 5—7, 7—5, 7—5, 6—2. There was a record crowd at Autcuil. including the President of France (M. A. Lo Brun) and Mr Dwight Davis, donor of the cup. Vinos opened service and Borotra made lightning returns. Ho broke through and won the first game amidst enthusiasm. Serving brilliantly, he won tho second game. Vines evened nt 2—all, but Borotra, playing the game of his career, then took and kept the lead, mastering Vines’ service and returning the fastest shots. VETERAN INSPIRED DASH AND FIREWORKS. AMERICAN RATTLED. PARIS, July 29. A record crowd witnessed the two sensational matches, which were played amid an almost ungovernable uproar. Borotra, a veteran, meeting a youngster of noted virility and lightning speed, found his form greater than even his compatriots hoped. He took services and drives which had defeated every opponent at Wimbledon, exhibited wonderful courtcraft, and showed enough inimitable dash and fireworks to disturb the American’s equanimity and spoil his winning touch. Vines, obviously nervous, twice double-faulted in critical games. The second and third sets were played at terrific speed. Borotra, refreshed after a rest, revealed fresh wonders and strategy, and with victory in sight appeared to be inspired, making spectacular returns. He had to be assisted from the court exhausted after the final rally. Cachet was below form in ths first set, but out-manoeuvred the American in the second set, and, improving in the third and fourth, apparently won when he wanted to. Both were spasmodically brilliant. Borotra’s effort against Vines is all the more remarkable in light of his recent performances. Last year Perry beat him in the Davis Cup, 4—6, 10 —8, 6—o, 4 —6. 6—4; Austin beat him at Queen’s Club in October, 6—2, 6—o; Perry’ beat him iu the Coupe de Noel last December, 3 —6. 7 —5, 6—l, 6—3, and Berkley Bell, tenth American ranking p!ayer v beat him in the U.S. indoor singles championship held in March, 6—2, 6—4. While in America, however. Borotra beat Shields, 6—B, 6—l, 6—3, 6—2, and Mangin, 6—4, 3—6, 6—]. In tho France v. England match in May, H. G. N. Le 0 beat him 2—6, B—6, 6 —3. but Borotra beat Perry 6—2, 2—6, 6—o. Borotra declined to play the singles of tho French championships held last May, and Wimbledon form seemed Jo •confirm his judgment, for he was defeated by Maier, the Spanish champion, 6—-$, 6—2, 2—6, 6—2.

STARTED LIKE TORNADOES AMERICANS IN DOUBLES BRILLIANT FIVE-SET MATCH Received July 21, 5.5 p.m. ’ PARIS, July 30. In the Davis Cup doubles, Allison and Van Rvn beat Cochct and Brug non, 6—3, 11—13, 7—5, 4—6, 6—4. Twelve thousand were present at the Auteui] Stadium. The Americans, spurred by their previous defeats, started like tornadoes. Sprinting to the not am] volleying overwhelmingly they retained the initiative, compelling their opponents to lob frequently. Play was faultless up to 2—o in the second game, after which France penetrated Allison’s service. I’bough Cochet was erratic he

held his won In spectacular volleying at 2—4. He achieved a brilliant succession of interceptions at the net, putting tho ball out of reach with unanswerable flicks of the wrist. Brugnon woin his service and led B—7, but Van Ryn, saving splendidly, evened nt 10—10. Though Brugnon’e smashes and Cochct’s sledge hammer drives won the set, the Americans wore somewhat subdued. They captured the third owing to the apparent temporary casualness of Cochet. Tho Frenchmen maintained the initial lead in the made the winning set point with a fourth. Brugnon. the best of the four, glorious lob to the base-line. America, with a supreme effort in the final, led 5—3. France retorted with 4—5. America winning after bri.U’ant duelling at point blank range. CRAWFORD AND HOPMAN FIVE SET DOUBLES WIN Received July 31, 5.50 p.m. LONDON, July 36. At Scarborough, in the tennis doubles, Crawford and Hopman boat. Perry and Olliff, 7—9, 7—5, 5—7, 6—4, 6—2. NOTED TENNIS PLAYER AMERICAN FOUND DEAD Received Julv 31. 7.30 p.m. NEW YORK, July 30. Raymond Little, a noted amateur tennis player for several years, and a member of a Davis Cup team, was found dead at his home The police say it was a case of suicide. TENNIS TEST POSTPONED AUSTRALIA AND BRITAIN LONDON, July 29. / The tennis Test between Australia and Britain has been postponed because of rain. The doubles will be p'ayed to-morrow and the singles on Monday.