TENNIS.

Hokitika Guardian, 3 January 1921, Page 3

TENNIS.

AIISTItA 1,1 AN ANI) N.Z, CAlll.K ASSOCIATION, I I DAVIS CUP CRITICISM, j ! SYDNEY, December 3. J The “Telegraph” in a leaderette refer- ( ring to the Davis Cup says a small country like a small school, cannot hope to always retain the lead in any sport, I which depends on the efforts of a very few players, particularly Wilding and ; Brookes. The latter’s recent fight is i amongst the most honourable in bis I career. His patience, pcvfs'everanoe, i united to skill and judgment made him the greatest player in the history of the game. j The “Herald” says admiration unstinted in measure and unqualified by excuses is due the American team for their remarkable achievement. Even Brookes and Wilding at their zenith never did better in Davis Cup contests than Tilden and Johnston in 1920. The 'chief cause of the Australian disappointinont was the failure of Patterson, j whose . triumph during 'recent games were seemingly attributable to the typo of service to which bis opponents were 1 unaccustomed, but presenting no novelty to the Americans. The Cup was : won by a nation whose every action in connection with thje contest was j marked by true sport. Australia must look to younger players to reinstate her in the position of ehaippton nation. ; TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP. AUCKLAND, January 3. The N. Z. Tennis Championship was

continued in perfect weather. In the men's champion singles, Tilden and AVashburn (America) and O’Hara AA’ood and Patterson (Australia) competed. Each won his timt match. The feature of the morning play was the defeat of Mrs Hodges (Remuera) who last year won the ladies championship, by Miss N. E. Curtis (l’etone), Miss Curtis looks like taking the championship honours.