TENNIS.

Hokitika Guardian, 5 August 1926, Page 4

TENNIS.

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LENGLEN INTERVIEWED. PARTS, Aug. 3

“.I tasted i'n advance the terrible bitterness of having once been a great champion and then falling into oblivion,” said if. Lenglen in an interview. T had the unparalleled, experience of hover being beaten as an amateur, but considering the future, I foresaw that fate awaiting me. It was not a pleasing prospect, the gradual diminishing of my skill, and only memories remaining. I thought I had done a great deal for sport and now think sport should do something for me. Everybody wants to make money out of tennis. I think I should have my chance. I had many offers to make money by underhand means, but I loathe that. I like to do it openly. Asked who would he her partners and opponents during the tour, Millie bong- , len said I believe I will he able to persuade the liest amateurs in America to play me. even at the risk of excommunication from the Tennis Association. I do not regret leaving the amateurs, but hope the regulations will soon be changed, permitting another chance of meeting Miss Wills, though T hardly suppose it is likely. I will never become a club professional, which is overmuch like hard work, whereas I am doing this for fun.