THE DAVIS CUP TEAMS
, .PRACTICE GAMES AT AUCKLAND
EXCELLENT FORM SHOWN
The Davis Cup 'teams in their practice games at Auckland are already showing first-class form.' Of the-Americans, Johnnfon appears to'have been the first to •trike tho too of his gome. His splendid driving, of "great pacs, depth, and accuracy,' has greatly, impressed'the critics,and he'seeros likely to be quite the equal of Tildoir when the matches ■ begin-in earnest. - The doubles'play of the Americans is very good, but in this depart' menfc tho supporters of the Australasians are v»ry hopeful that Brookes and Patterson swill more than hold\thcir own. As usual in. his practice games, I'atljjrson us often as not is being beaten by his. practice.' .mates. ..Last 'Tuesday, Heath, who .is..playing finely, defeated him in two straight sets,' and' 'then' Brookes took-him on for a set'and'Also beat him. O'llara' Wood strained' his sido slightly, and had a couple'of days'rest.. Both teams are to spend'tho w<ykend at Rotoruri. ; For-full.-particulars of the. Davis Cup and .'Copiplets . records ,of New Zealand tennis read the.-New Zealand Tennis Ail-: nunl—just ; published. Obtainable lead-, ing booksellers,- or direct from' publisher, 151:, L«nvbton. Quay,- Wellington. ... Price, 2s. Gd.—Advt.;- .- •
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Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 72, 18 December 1920, Page 11
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191THE DAVIS CUP TEAMS Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 72, 18 December 1920, Page 11
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