The Archive · 1938

Australians Win Doubles

THE — Unexpected Victory Over Budge and Make; Little Hope, However, of Taking Title

Philadelphia, Sept. 4.

ALLYING superbly after losing the first set, Adrian Quist and Johnny Bromwich of Australia today defeated Donald Budge and Gene Mako of the United States in the Davis Cup doubles match. The four set victory, 0-0, 6-3, 6-4 and 6-2, gave Australia its first win in the three matches played in the final of the 1938

Davis Cup series.

"The victory was totally unexpected, especially after the fast manner in which the American championship combination trounced the two Australians last week in the American open title play. Despite the Australian doubles victory, there is little hope of the Australians winning the Davis Cup because in the cross-over singles to be played tomorrow the United States should win with ease and retain the prized trophy. Entering the second set with an amazing display of rejuvenation after a weak opening, the Australians flashed rare determination.

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