THE DAVIS CUP.

Wanganui Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 16030, 22 January 1920, Page 9

THE DAVIS CUP.

PRESS COMMENTS ON RESULT.

Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. Received January 22, 11 a.m. SYDNEY, January 23. The Telegraph, commenting on the Daris Cup, says, if Patterson had too many strokes for his adversaries, they both tested him severely by their orthodox methods, used with their accuracy, activity and endurance. The main reason for Kingscote’s failure was latterson’s terrific service, which drove him off the court most of the time, and when the Englishman essayed to break down the service with skilful cross-court drives, he encountered backhand drives that were, paralysing in power and lift. The Herald says that, under the conditions of unusual heat, the visitors suffered the greatest handicap, and the Cup was well lost by the Britishers, who are congratulated for their 'fine display from beginning to end. Tie Herald concluded by eulogising Patterson’s play, whose shots were all too much for.ihe British representative, .