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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 10, 1934
Page
16
Crawford and Perry reach the finals with mixed results in singles and doubles. Perry defeats Kirby and ousts rivals in straight sets, while Crawford advances through late-set drama. The doubles team Crawford McGrath faces Turnbull Quist, with Australia and Britain competing for dominance.
France relies on Jacques Origen and Koratra in doubles with Mousans and Merlin in singles against Austria, while Germany prepares a strong Berlin court lineup. English women triumphs and men face deep competition as Round, Scriven and other players shine in singles and doubles events at the Davis Cup matches ahead.
An international entry list includes Japan and Australia for a national teams event in Amsterdam, with singles and doubles practice for Japanese and Australian players. The LTA plans to invite Wimbledon winners to Australia after Melbourne centenary rowing concludes, while notes on English women’s invitations and possible visitor attendance are discussed. Fred Perry is hailed by Stan Dorrst as possibly the greatest player, though the season will test that claim against Crawford Vinea and Frankes.
A detailed guide on court placement and footwork for single tennis play. It explains service angles, receiver positions, balance, and stance. The piece emphasizes rhythm, predictable movements, and mental discipline to outsmart opponents, citing players Crawford McGrath and Brookes.
At Ealing and Croydon events in Surrey and Middlesex England, results show various players reaching finals. Key eliminations included Hare, Macynerty, and Bennings with notable singles wins by Banting and Stedman. French entrant Bous aus reached the Croydon final, while Mount defeated Nuthall in the Seaton match.
In a detailed exchange, Mr. Barker of the Western Suburbs association rebuffs North Eastern Suburbs bid for a regional body. J C Feltiouru, secretary of the NE Suburbs association, argues for autonomy citing travel, public support, and a petition of over one thousand players. The dispute centers on creating a self run tennis federation within the East.
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