Wade was playing much below form and appeared to be playing under difficulties. The hard match of yesterday had played havoc with nis fect, which were badly blistered. the courts here have only one thing. against them and that is the lack:
residence which calls for ox tea thick footgear, Rasmussen opened with confidence and took the first four games of the second st in spite of all Wade could do in the way of lobbing. The fifth game showed a great improvement avd toto Wade took after a hard fought game in which devee was called many times. He then, however, comicd to have shot his bolt and the next two with the second set fell to Rusmusson. On resumption of play, Wade started in to serve and took this game after a hard fight. At the end of this game he kad to leave the court for a few moments and was very sick. The heat and violent exertion: probably account for this. Anyway, it seemed to do him a lot of good as he reappeared on the court playing more than 15 better than he had played before. He took the next ame in fine style, thus leading two to love, but lost his service. The next four games were the hest in the match with Wade keeping an admirable length and making beau-Liful placements. He deserved to win them and thus take the set at G-l. At this period é looked as though Rasmussen would break jcown, but on commencing play after' the rest period which was very acceptable to both players, he gain struck his form. Rasmussen took his service and Wade took his. Tientsin, nopred applause as, their man took His one service and then that of his opponent. Wade had something left, however, and going fall out took the next three games ading 4.3. He, unfortunately for Shanghai hopes, had shot his bolt and the next three games with set and match went to Rasmussen.
He thoroughly deserved a hard won victory, though - Wade even though playing his usual fighting game, was under his usual standard, CEE IREEEEEEEERianeee ian
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