The Archive · 1922

Doubles Semi Finals

London, July' 11

The semi-finals of the doubles were played at Wimbledon to-day.—Messrs Anderson and Lycett beat the Americans.—Messrs Mathey and Caner 6/2, 6/3, 6/2.

Messrs Patterson and O'Hara Wood beat Messrs. Norton and Roper Barrett 6/1, 3/6, 5/7, 6/3, 15/3, lo Lenglen and Miss Ryan beat Mrs Geen and Mrs McNair 6/0, 6/1 and will now meet Mrs. Stocks and Miss McKane in the final.—Reuter.

London, July 12.

In the final of the gentlemen's doubles at Wimbledon to-day, Messrs. Anderson and Lycett beat Messrs. Patterson and O'Hara Wood, 3—6, 7—9, 6—4, 6—3, 11—9. The holders were Messrs. Lycett and Max Woosnam, but the latter is injured and did not take part in the Championship. It was a strenuous battle of tactics and was characterized by powerful and accurate driving, with no rallies "Messrs. Patterson and Anderson were killing brilliantly on every opportunity. Mr. Lycett played the game of his life and his magnificent generalship and resource were predominant factors in the game Mile Lenglen and Miss Ryan, the holders, beat Mrs Stocks and Miss McKane in the final of the ladies' doubles, 6—0, 6—4.

Mr. O'Hara Wood and Mile. Lenglen @efeated the holders, Mr. Lycett and Miss Ryan, in the final of the mixed: doubles 6—4, 6-3.—Reuter.

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