DAVIS CUP CONTEST

King Country Chronicle, Volume VIII, Issue 696, 19 August 1914, Page 5

DAVIS CUP CONTEST

BROOKES DEFEATED F.j' Telegraph— Press Association.- -CopyrigJiJ New York, Friday McLoughlin defeated Brookes in straight sets after a tint set which is the longest in the hißtory of the Davis Cup matches, ending 17—15. The other sets were 6—3, 6—3 j Wilding, the New Zealander, beat' Williams three sets straight. Wilding's victory against Williams is considered, so far, aa clinching the series, since many of the experts regarded it as th.e crucial match. In [ their first set Williams scored a com-, manding lead of four to one, v?t2es fe> j grew erratic, and permitted the Ana- | tralasian player to overtake him by "outa" and double faults. In the later sets Williams seemed to lose both his direction and speed. In their firßt set, McLoughlin and Brookes gave a magnificent exhibition, both being faultless, covering the courts and placing the ball like automatons. The American was unable to break through his opponent's service until Brookes began to tire. After the first set Brookes was much exhausted and lost*his ?pead, although his BKill remained. He made a desperate Btand in the third set until the points were three all, and then he gave way. WON BY AUSTRALASIA WILDING AND BROOKES BEATEN BY McLOUGHLIN WILLIAMS DEFEATED TWICE. New York, Sunday The Davis Cup match was concluded on Friday and Saturday, Australia taking three gamss out of five, and thua winning the trophy. In the doubles Brookes and Wilding defeated McLoughlin and Bundy, 6 _ 3) 8-6, 9-7. Brookes defeated Williams in the second round of tho singles matches 6-1, 6—2, 6-8, 6—3. In the doubles the first set opened with the Australasians playing some fine 3hot3. Bundy stood up well to the net Until the challengers increased their speed and won the set. in the second set the Americans showed better form, and clever smashing brought the tjcores in their favour to 3_o, when the pace appeared to become too fast. Bundy, with his short lobs, was easily played, but McLoughlin played like a demon. The third set was characterised by sensational rallies. At ssven all the Australasians broke through McLoughlin's Bervice, winnnig the match.

In the ningle3 between Williams and Brookes, the former was = very nervous. Brookes had little trouble in winning by steady play and letting his opponent defeat himiel?. In the third set, however, Williams' driving was truer, and he showed Hashes of roagnificunt form. His placing was beautiful. Brookes became temporarily demoralised,and this was largely dus to the frantic cheering of the crowd. Efforts to restrain the spectators by the officials were totally unavailing, and when Williams won the set they tried to swarm over the court. They were held back with difficulty. In the fourth Bet Williams appeared to feel the strain, with the result thathis strokes lost speed and sting. In the final mßtch of the series McLoughlin beat Wilding, 6—2, 6—3, 2—6,6—2. The game was spectacular »nd fast. The American rushed the net, smothering hiß opponent's return. Ilia placing waa baautiful. Th<3 game was marked by long rallies, and the spectators were treated to a great display. In the third sat Wilding showed greatly improved form and forced the pace, that McLoughlin lost control of his stroke. The total points were: McLoughn 121, Wildnig 95.