THE DAVIS CUP.

Waikato Times, Volume 112, Issue 18703, 1 August 1932, Page 8

THE DAVIS CUP.

RETAINED BY FRANCE. FINAL DAY’S SINGLES. BOROTRA DEFEATS ALLISON. United Press Assn. —Elec. Tel. Copyright. (Received August 1, 10.15 a.m.) PARIS, July 31. In the first match of the final day’s singles Borotra (France) defeated Allison (United States), I— 6, 3— 6, 6—4, 6—2, 7—5. France, having won both of the /first day’s singles has thus won three of five matches and retains the coveted trophy. THE DOUBLES. A GRUELLING STRUGGLE. WON BY AMERICANS. United Pres? Assn. —Elec. Tel. Copyright. PARIS, July 30. In the doubles of the Davis Cup to-day played In the presence ot 12,000 spectators, Allison and Van Ryan beat Cocliet and Brugnon, 6 —3, 11—13, 7—5, 4— 6, 6 —4. The Americans, spurred on by previous defeats, started like tornados, sprinting and net volleying overwhelmingly. Retaining the initiative they compelled their opponents to lob frequently. Their play was faultless up to 2—o in the second game. After that the Frenchmen penetrated Allison’s service. Though Cochet was erratic he held his own in spectacular volleying. At 2—4 he achieved a brilliant succession of interceptions at the net, putting the ball out of reach with unanswerable fucks of the wrist. Brugnon won his service and led B —7 but Van Ryan, saving splendidly, evened at 10—10. However, Brugnon’s smashes and Cochet’s sledge-hammer drives won the set. The Americans were somewhat subdued. They captured the third set owing to the apparent temporary casualness of Cochet. The Frenchmen maintained their initial lead in the fourth. Brugnon was the best of the four and he made th,e winning set point—a glorious lob to the base line. America made a supreme effort in the final set and led 5—3. France retorted with 4—5, but America won after brilliant duelling at point-blank range. • VINES DEFEATS COCHET. A SURPRISING GAME. (Received August 1, 12.25 p.m.) PARIS, July 31. Vines (United States) beat Cochet (France), 4—6, o—6, 7 —5, B—6, 6—2. It was almost an exhibition match as the cup had already been won. Nevertheless it was surprising. After the Frenchman in the first and second sets had made the American look like a second-class player by magnificent placing, Vines turned the tables, and won using many extraordinary drop shots. Presentation of Cup. The crowd stood in their seats and acclaimed Borotra, who received the cup from the donor, Mr Dwight Davis HOW BOROTRA WON. HEROIC FIGHT PUT UP. A £16,000 GATE. United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright. (Received August 1, 1.45 p.m.) PARIS, July 31. The stadium was packed, the gate money exceeding £16,000. The police were hard presised to prevent another 5000 storming the gates. An unprecedented roar of patriotic fervour accompanied Bdrotra’s heroic fight, in which, after looking as though he must fall a victim in 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 and a-half hours. The court had been over-watered and was so slippery that Borotra floundered as though on ice. Allison, profiting from the errors, quietly kept the ball in play in 'the first set. In the second set Borotra Changed his shoes to ones with rope soles, and found them 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 storming the net. He repeatedly got ihero, and flashed spectacular volleys. He re-discovered his service speed and gained points on 'the side linos. He took the third sot 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 four deuces Allison dropped his service game. In the fifth Borotra changed his shoes, which were worn out. He won th next game, the 'crowd 'Cheering madly. Alison responded and equalled at two all, and then led 4—2, and semced assured of victory. He reached 5—3 with Borotra serving, and the game score at 15—40. Borotra, with ills teeth clenched, saved two match points, the second of which will long provide a matter of controversy, many thinking the Frenchman doublefaulted. Allison Certainly thought the ball was outside. Allison had another match point, but thereafter faded away, and Borotra, strugglng bravely won amidst a wild outburst of exuberance.