Berlin, June 4.
Germany is almost certain of entering the final of the European Zone of the Davis Cup following her two victories in the opening singles against Great Britain.
Roderick Menzel, the Sudeten German, gained the first triumph when he defeated C. E. Hare, who retired owing to a strained muscle after losing the first two sets, 6-0, 6-1. The Briton had strained himself in training the previous day.
The second match also resulted in an easy win for the German representative, Henner Henkel who beat R. Shayes by 6-2, 6-3, 6-1.
Germany will now require to win only one of the three remaining matches to qualify for the fina Reuter.
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