TENNIS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 3685, 21 November 1912, Page 5

TENNIS.

j ENGLISHMEN IN GREAT FORM. LIMITED CHESS ASSOCIATION COPYRIGHT] (Received Nov. 20, 10.55 p.m.) MELBOURNE, Nov. 20. Tho tennis was. largely attended. The weather was cool and cloudy ancl tho courts were in good order. The principal attraction was the English players, who were cordially greeted. Dixon and Lowe in the doubles championship beat St. John and Blair G —2, 7- —6, o—2, o—4.0 —4. Dixon played a beautiful game with much science. His severe volleying and pretty riglit across the court back-hand evoking frequent applause. He was ably supported by Lowe, who was serving well. Jones and IVright beat Marsh '.ml OUivier 6 —3, 3—6, B—6, 4—6, 6—3, after a magnificent game. Ollivier immediately after beat Thomas in a game of over two hours began the doubles, which are considered his best services. Olliver’s overhead and volleying were attractive. Brookes and Dunlop beat Anderson and Thomas 6 —l. 6 —5, 7 —4, 7 —5.

In the single championship Wright beat Wood 3 —6 4—-6, 6 —2, 6—4. 6—o.

Ollivier heat Thomas (Adelaide), 3—6, 6 —l, 4—6, 6—o. 7 — 5. Beamish beat Baird 3—6, 6—l, G—3, 6 —Y. The Englishman was never extended and impressed the spectators with his beautiful sound strokes. His hackhanding was particularly graceful and effective. Ho has a fine straight fast service and his shots were executed in orthodox fashion.

Dixon heat AVortlieim 6 —3, 7 —5, 6—4. Dixon was very safe. Lowe boat Downs 6- —2, 6—3, 6—l. The Englishman was beautiful and safe with his ground shots and had a lot of pace and good length.