TENNIS

Hokitika Guardian, 4 July 1930, Page 5

TENNIS

[United Press Association.—-By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.]

LONDON, July 2

The . critics agree that the Borotra’ and Tilden struggle was one of the most ibrilliant .ever seen at Wimbledon. Borotra put every ounce of Usability into the struggle, for he was the last hope of the French dynasty at Wimbledon, which has- lasted for six years. Tilden’ s come-back has received the highest tribute in the press, ■ , ■

LONDON, June 3,

At Wimbledon in the third round of the; men’s doubles Cochet and Brugnon beat Tilden and Timmer 6—2, 4—6, 6—4, b—3. Gregory and Oollins heat Borotra and Boussus 9—7, 6—3. 6—2. v ' k In the fifth round of the mixed doubles, Crawford and (Miss Ryan beat Allison and Miss Cross 6—2, 3-6, 6-3. * , (Received this dav .at 1.30 p.m.Y LONDON, July. 3.

Following Wednesday’s thrilling Tilden-Borotra match to-day’s fare at Wimbledon was tame, all the doubles ending; in accordance with expectation. .There was no surprise in ’Crawford’s and Miss Ryan’js triumph ■ seeing that the latter is rated as the world’s best mixed doubles (partner, while Allison’s partner was most feeble by, comparison. ; Miss Ryan proved not only an efficient player but. directed a strategy of more persistent lobbing, with slowed down shots in the third set which worried Allison and Miss Cross more, than the hardest ; driving. Crawford was much more active and accurate than in the earlier games [and pulled a . full share of the visitors effort. LONDON, July 3.

At, Wimbledon, Crawford and Miss Ryan reached the semi-final by means of a comfortable victory over the Americans.

Allison found his partner, Miss Cross, a heavy ' handicap as she was outclassed. * '■ ' • ■ •

Fourth round, Women’s Doubles: Misses Cross and Palfrey beat Miss Nuthall and Mrs Whittingstall 4—6, ,10 —6. . 6—3. Helen Wills and’ Miss Ryan.beat Mesdomoiselles Seignart and Henrotten 6—3, 6—o. .