Belgrade, July 12.
Playing in a comparatively unimportant tennis match today, Don Budge was beaten by the Yugoslavian net. ace, Kukuljevich. The scores were 15-13, 7-5, with the victor outplaying his famous opponent after several rallies and. counter-rallies, Don Budge is the American, British, French, Australian and Czechoslovakian champion. He repeated his last year's grand slam at Wimbledon only a few days ago, when he again won the singles, doubles and mixed doubles. He is also the United States' Davis Cup hero and is hailed by experienced tennis enthusiasts as "ihe best tennis player ever to step on a court."
Kukuljevich is well-known in European tournaments for his persistent Flay. He is famous as a champion only in Yugoslavia, however. Today, played as never before to defeat Don Budge. It was noted, however, that the American did not show his usual brilliant form.
In another contest here, Gene Muko succumbed to Puncec, another Yugoslavian. Scores im this match were 6-4, 6-3, 9-7.—Havas. ings was overtaken by Deere. Darre now has 663 points to-his credit while Aikman has 603.
The results follow:—
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