London, Nov. 30, The announcement of a world open' lawn tennis tournament in which amateurs and professionals would compete, which is to be held at White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, U.S.A. has caused a lot of discussion in tennis circles here.
The secretary of the British Lawn Tennis Association has uttered a warning to the players. He said: "Any amateur taking part in such a competition must automatically lose his amateur status." A similar warning has been uttered by the president of the American L.T.A.
British opinion is sharply divided, however. Many famous players are in favour of tournaments open to both amateurs and professionals.
H. W. Austin said that he thought the püblic would welcome the chance to see amateurs play professionals. "If this tournament takes place it will be a great step forward," he said, Miss Mary Hooley, the Wightman Cup player, agrees. "It is a very sound idea," she said. "I think there is no doubt that an Open should be held."—Reuter.
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