THE DAVIS CUP.
AUSTRALIA v. FRANCE. Victory for Australia. THE FINAL GAMES. By Telegraph.—-Press Assn.—Copyright. New York, August 14. The match between Wood and Gobert to-day put France out of the Davis Cup competition, the Australian winning, 2 —6, 6—2, 6—l, 6—4. In the first, set Gobert ended with a terrific attack that won him. the last five games in succession. In the next he started off at the same pace, but Wood recovered and secured the last four games. In the the third set the Australian opened strongly, served excellently and got on to Gobert’s sharp angle shots which had baffled him at the start. The play varied from mediocre to . brilliant, both netting frequently. In the last set Gobert obtained a lead of 4 —o, but the Australian beat him by a terrific service and steady placing. This match was below the standard of the others. The Frenchman seemed bothered by the heat and went to pieces. Patterson defeated Cochet, 6—2, 2—6, 6—4, 6—2. THE SPANISH TEAM. New York, August 14. It is announced from Philadelphia that Count Manuel de Gomer and Manuel Alonzo will represent Spain in the Davis Cup singles in the final round. The player* for the doubles have not been selected.
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Taranaki Daily News, 16 August 1922, Page 5
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