LAWN TENNIS.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXII, Issue XV, 15 April 1899, Page 482

LAWN TENNIS.

THE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP. WON BY HOOPER. The final of the Tennis Association Championship of Auckland, played on the Eden and Epsom lawn on Saturday afternoon, between Messrs Hooper and Peacock, resulted in a win for the former. The three sets, all of which were won by Hooper, 7—5, 6—3, 6—2, were well contested. Hooper played steadily, his volleying being very effective, while his ground strokes were accurately placed. Peacock made some excellent returns, but his volleying was weak. Mr H. Parker acted as umpire, Messrs McLean and Dawson being in charge of the lines. Mr Hooper has now won the challenge cup of the Association three times—in 1896, 1897, and 1899 —and it now becomes his own property. Mr A. Heather, president of the Eden and Epsom Club, presented Mr Hooper with the cup, and handed over several trophies that have been won during the season. Miss A. Nicholson (lady champion of Auckland) was presented with the championship medal, and with a silver scent bottle won on the Eden and Epsom lawn. Mr Heather also handed to Miss Kitty Brown the rose bowl which she won. There was a large atendance on the lawn, and afternoon tea was handed round by the lady members of the club.