TENNIS.
Australian Press Assn.— United Service PARIS, July 30. The ground was heavy and there was no wind. Cochet began aggressively keeping Tildcn running. He quickly l et l 3 1. Tilden then cleverly varying his cross shots and terrific drives, drew level and led 5-4. Cochet imperturbably returning Tilden s fierces shots. Tilden much often sunk the ball into the net than his opponent, Cochet remaining on the base ine and frequently passed him beautfully, and three times won from leu’s service. Tilden led m the secden s senice Cochet after ond set 3—l. ana J a terrific struggle won six of the e. seven games. Deuce was called fifteen times in the twelfth £ dn ’ e ‘ The pace was over fast for Tilden. who was unable to lio’d Cochet. in the third set, despite a wonderful Cochet has never been better. The plnv throughout was full of thrill The net play at times was like forked lightning.
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Hokitika Guardian, 31 July 1928, Page 3
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158TENNIS. Hokitika Guardian, 31 July 1928, Page 3
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