TENNIS

Hokitika Guardian, 19 August 1922, Page 2

TENNIS

tnc | KALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION PHILADELPHIA, August 17. Patterson, describing play in the Davis Cup round with the Spaniards, says: “Our match with Spain was played in intense heat, though a slight breeze relieved the conditions some-, what. The standard of play suffered in consequence, and was rather poor in both matches. I commenced against Gomar, serving fairly well , though I certainly in my endeavour made some double faults. Gomar was uncertain of bis ground, and seemed bothered by the cut I was putting on the ball. He was very fast and, steadying somewhat, came close to taking the second set, but I managed to get out by good volleying. The heat now affected my opponent, and he had not the power to pull off the last set. Wood was robbed of his match when, having served the service ace for game and match, a foot fault was called on him. This so distressed him that he lost his touch for a while, enabling Alonzo to pull the match out of the fire- The last set was the only one wherein he loolcqd like winning. Alonzo, who is noted for his stamina, took advantage thereof and pressed on to victory, with Wood tiling and disappointed. 'fins match docs not need much description, because "Wood, wa-s so superioi u.i.il uiifortunate incident- occurred, though lie was winning largely on forced <-■- rors, that when the tide turned, lie rs too tired to stem Alonzo’s brilliant rush. Instead of being in the happy position of two up, we are now in the same anxious position as we were against the Frenchmen, with the dread possibility of AVood’s arm not standing the strain.”