LAWN TENNIS

Hokitika Guardian, 17 October 1933, Page 2

LAWN TENNIS

VISITING PLAYERS WELCOMED

PROSPECTS FOR DAVIS CUP

(Per Press Association — Copyright.)

WELLINGTON, October 10

Tlic English tennis players, W. H. Perry, R. M. N. Lee and F. H. Wilde and also the Australians, Quist and Turnbull arrived this morning by the .Maunganui. They ar e to tour New Zealand preliminary to visiting Australia.

The visitors were entertained at afternoon tea by the Prime Minister. Members of the Ministry and several officials of the New Zealand Lawn Tennis Association were also present. Interviewed regarding Davis Cup prospects, Perry said that Britain had a very good chance of retaining the trophy. It would be a big task for France to regain the Cup, and she would probably rely on Merlin, Roussus and Bernard. The strongest competition .next year would probably come from Australia, America and Japan. He did not think that Lacoste and Borotra would be able to stage a come-back.

“I think ,'t is one of the worst things that could have happened to them,” said Perry, when asked his opinion of Vines and others touting professional. "I should think it was probably a severe blow to them although probably they won’t say so.” He is of the opinion that McGrath if lie is going to be world champion, would have to alter his forehand drive .and get some pace on it.