DAVIS CUP.

Hokitika Guardian, 23 January 1920, Page 1

DAVIS CUP.

r AUSTRALIAN & N.2. CARI.R ASSOCIATION FURTHER DETAILS. SYDNEY, Jan. 21. Misty rain and a southerly wind did not daunt the crowd of 7000 persons who assembled to witness the final stage of the Davis Cup contest. The court was covered by tarpaulins, and was not affected by the rain, but an hour elapsed before, play commenced. After that, though the weather was dull and threatening, the rain held off. Contrary to anticipations, the umpire called the game one all when Patterson commenced serving to • Kingscote, whereas it had been expected that yesterday’s game would not- be counted.

Patterson was in superb form. His forceful attack anti fine service completely outwitted t-he Englishman, whose delivery appeared weaker than in former games. Patterson continually cut and drove the ball to Kingcote’s back-hand, speediy reached the net and by means of short drop shots repeatedly boat the visitor, Patterson taking the set—6-1. Kingscote won the opening game of the second set. Pa,ttorson equalised the next game, and carried the scohe to 3-1 in his favour.

Kingscote again foot-faulted twice, before winning his second game by means of fine back-hand passing sliot-s. Each player won on his own service in the next four games, the seventh of which was keenly contested, each holding the advantage several times. With the score 6-4 in Patterson’s favour, Kingscote brilliantly attempted to equalise, but after a deuce Patterson’s service carried him through, winning the second set—6-4. . Both appeared anxious to attack, playing up to the net when the opportunity olfered. Patterson won off Kingscoto’s service, but lost his first sei--victo in the match in the next game, through two double faults. Kingscote took the third game, getting ahead,

2-1 for the first time in this match. Patterson recovered, and playing well won three successive games; hut the indomitable Englishman never relaxed, and equalised—4 all.. Kingscote got ahead in the ncx crame, and Patterson, winning the following game to love, created great exeitemen by again equalising o a . long deuce game followed, each playing perfect tennis. It resulted m the Australian’s favour. The final gam went to six deuces before Patteison, with a terrific smash settled the game, the set, and the destination of the Davis Cup, the scores being 8-6.

AUSTRALIAN TENNIS. SYDNEY, Jan. 22. The Australian Tennis Championship Tournament opened to-day in dull weather, with occasional showers. lie Davis Cup court was used for the pr - liminary rounds of the singles and doubles championships of • In the doubles Howe-and Andeifl and Brookes and Patterson comfortably defeated their local opponents.