Boston, Aug. 16.
The world final in the Davis Cup Competition between Australia and France opened here to-day.
In the singles, Anderson (Australia) beat Lacoste (France) 8-6, 6-3, 6-4, and Hawkes (Australia) beat, Brugnon (France), 6-2, 6-1, 7-5.
Lacoste opened nervously,* but subsequently showed up prominently. Anderson played superbly, especially in his smashing service and quick returns.
Hawkes started briskly and played masterly tennis throughout. Brugnon was erratic, though he showed flashes of brilliance.—Reuter.
Boston, Aug. 17.
In the doubles in the Davis Cup world final, Hawkes and Anderson (Australia) beat Lacoste and Brugnon (France), 6-8, 6-3, 6-3, 6-8, 9-7. Australia' thus wins the final and will meet America in the challenge round.
The match was closely and bril-hantly contested. The Frenchmen showed sensational flashes, but the Australians' play wag remarkable throughout.
Aug. 18.
Mr. Anderson defeated Hirsch, 7-5, 6-2, 6-0, outplaying the Frenchman at every stage of the game.
In the final match, M. Lacoste beat Mr. McInnes, 6-2, 6-1, 6-2.—Reuter.
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