LAWN TENNIS.

Taranaki Daily News, 28 April 1922, Page 3

LAWN TENNIS.

NEW ZEALAND LADIES IN AUSTRALIA. IMPROVEMENT IN PLAY. j By Telegraph.—Press Assn. —Copyright. Received April 27, 10.25 p.m. Sydney, April 27. The tennis tournament was continued to-day in fine weather. The courts were in excellent condition, despite early-morning rain. The play of the New Zealanders showed a further improvement. Miss Curtis making better use of the drier courts. Miss Payton (New Zealand) beat Miss Rendall, 5—7, 6—4, 10—8. This was a fairly even match. Miss Payton led s—l in the last game, which see-sawed to the end, the New Zealander winning by superior placing. Miss Mountain beat Miss Wellwood (New Zealand), 6—3, 6—4. This was a vigorous game. The former played with greater preciMiss Curtis (New Zealand) beat Mrs. Lister, 6—3, 4—6, 6—4. A feature of Miss Curtis' play was excellent volleying and keeping an accurate length. Miss Boyd beat Miss Macfarlane (New Zealand), 6—3, 10—12, 6—l. The New Zealander emerged from her shell in the second set, displaying brilliant form, especially in ingIn the doubles, Mrs. Lister and Miss Boyd beat Miss Payton and Miss Wellwood, 6—l, 6—4. The winners were the superior pair, their accuracy in volleying being the chief factor in their victory. Miss Curtis and Mias Macfarlane beat Miss Mountain and Miss Rendall, 6—l, 2—6, 6—2. The New Zealanders dovetailed excellently. Miss Curtis showing keen discrimination in measuring her shots. The improved condition of the courts enabled her to make use of pace, while her overhead work was good. Miss Macfarlane was always on the “go”, and effectively employed a useful backhand stroke. The New Zealanders piay again on Monday. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.