TENNIS.

Hokitika Guardian, 30 May 1924, Page 3

TENNIS.

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what might have been. (Received this day at 11--•* a.m.) LONDON, May 2!). 'rite Australian Press Association has received details from Prague showin,, the Davis Cup matches were much closer than might appear, and that very little would have sufficed to turn the scale in New Zealand’s fnvoi. l’isher was A—U and 40—Alt in the firth set when the service which would have made him game was given out. When four all he had had luck to break his racquet. In Peacock’s match with Zemla, the latter was tiring and if Peneock could have secured the first and third sets which were vantage sets, it is doubtful whether Zemla would have lasted, as he was somewhat out of condition. The doubles contest was also touch and go. Pos-

sibly, Fisher would have beaten Zemla

if it had been necessary to play him as The latter had skinned his foot on (he previous day. There were large attendances and the crowd were most impartial. The New Zealanders were treated in the kindliest manner and enjoyed the visit immensely. They are staying at Prague this week participating i" a tournament in which the Swiss Davis Cup men are playing.