THE DAVIS CUP.

Otaki Mail, Volume XXIII, 31 December 1920, Page 3

THE DAVIS CUP.

,RICANS WIN BOTH SINGLES MUST WIN THE TEST. Auckland. December 30.. e Davis Cup matches were p'luyec od weather, before a large attend including the Governor-General :rowd stood bare-headed for a fen Is, as an impressive tribute u icmory of the late Anthony Wild 0 singles were played, tin icons winnirfg both. Tilden dc 1 Brookes 10-3, li-4, 1-0. 0-4; after urorable contest. Brookes’ net was brilliant, but his volleying id nothing against the magnifihard driving of Tilden. The lean served with terriiic force on numerous occasions left vs standing. okes led the first set 5-3, and 1 only one point to win the set, ilden succeeded in winning the and drew level. Brookes gained ad again, but Tilden equalised all was called. Then the Aiucriiilr irresistible serves and deep to the baseline, won the next lines and set. en secured the next set through ting Brookes from coming in to iie third set Tilden temporarily alf, and Brookes early gaining ;d, the American contented him;th letting the set go. he fourth set Brookes led tlireend caused the American anxious ts. Tilden was equal to the U, and won the next live games. 3 iron the ninth game, but the snd the match went to Tilden. ustanec of Brookes ’ fine sports•j occurred at a critical stage fourth set, when he deliberately all out, in order to compensate linesman's wrong decision 'i'jlden. Both players were applauded by the crowd at of Ifhe match. othe.t match was very disag, .Johnston, the American, Putt ersou, the Australasian, 0-1. patterson was completely gainst Johnston’s forceful and .directed attack, the AustraaVskhamd particularly failing So got- i’ll some terrific serves, ait' numerous easy drives and Johnston showed himself a / f court erilft, and completely aied’ his opponent. gaaaa mmmzaa