There were strong hopes that the finals of, the men's and women's singles championships would result in matches between Australian and American players. Such matches would provide spectators with greater interest. Officials were anxious for such finals because of the added gate receipts.
The three Americans in the semifinal are Donald Budge, Gene Mako and Sidney Wood. John Bromwich of Australia is the other semi-finalist.
In the women's division the three Americans are Miss Alice Marble, Mrs, Sarah Palfrey Fabyan and Miss Dorothy May Bundy. Miss Nancy Wynne, Australian champion, is the fourth player.
Today's results were.—
Men's Singles; Donald Budge (U.S.) beat Harry Hopman, (Australia) 6-3, 6-1, 6-3. "Sidney Wood (U.S.) beat Bryan Gmant, (U.S.) 6-2, 6-3, 6-2.
Women's Singles; Miss Alice Marble (U.S.) beat Miss Kay Stammers (England), 6-8, 6-3, 6-0; Mrs, Sarah Palfrey Fabyan beat Miss Jadwiga Jedrzejowska, (Poland) 6-1, 6-4.
The other quarter-finals, played yesterday, resulted in the following scores.
Men's Singles: Gene Mako beat Gilbert Hunt (U.S.), 7-5, 1-6, 8-6, 6-0. John Bromwich (Australia) beat Joe Hunt, (U.S.), 6-1, 9-11, 6-3, 6-4.
Women's Singles; Miss Nancy Wynne (Australia) beat Miss Margot Lump (England), 6-4, 6-7, 6-1. Miss Dorothy May Bundy (U.S.) beat Mme. Simone Mathieu (France), 6-3, 6-3, 6-0.—United Press.
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