BROOKES NOT YET IN FORM.
(Received May 24th, 5.5 p.m.) LONDON, May 23. Mitvrcgordat-, was in fine form. His early advantage was duo to his continually playing Brookes's backhand" shots to tho corner. Later ho became slo-er, and Brookes wore him down.
Brookes requires a lot moro practice on grass courses before ho recovers championship form. His service was poor, he tending down many first faults a few inches beyond tho line. Ho only showed his best form in th-i third set.
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Press, Volume L, Issue 14976, 25 May 1914, Page 9
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82BROOKES NOT YET IN FORM. Press, Volume L, Issue 14976, 25 May 1914, Page 9
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