LAWN TENNIS

Evening Star, Issue 19793, 17 February 1928, Page 11

LAWN TENNIS

mmi V. AUSTRALIA SECOND SERIES OF TESTS pixaa Association—Bv r.-rlogw.ph—Copyright SYDNEY, February 16. 'Dio second series of test matches between France and Australia was commenced in extremely warm, humid weather. The Australians did not appear to the best advantage, except in tbe doubles match, tbc finish of which was thrilling, the Australians’ narrow win arousing intense excitement among tbe very large attendance. Brugnon defeated Patterson, 4-6, 6-4 6-1. The Australian was brilliant in the first set, his services being severe, and bis all-round play great, bur he fell away, and then Brugnon passed him repeatedly. Patterson was sluggish in tbe final set, his returns being particularly bad. Borotra defeated Crawford, 7-o, o-f* in the first set the Australian compelled the visitor to display agility. Crawford had a great chance of success when leading, G-5, but failed to finalise it. In the second set Borotra, chopping heavily to Crawford’s backhand, advanced to the net, and dominated the game. In the doubles Crawford and Hoproan defeated Borotra and Boussus, 3-6, 7-5, 10-8. Faulty smashing lost Australia the first set. After a good recovery Crawford, who was disappointing in the early stages, improved. Hopman was stylish, and shaped the best of the quartet. Borotra towards the end made a brilliant attempt *o save the game, but tbc Australians kept the ball away from him throughout.