Professional New York, Nov. 11.
Donald Budge, the holder of the Wimbledon, American, Australian and French lawn tennis championships, has turned professional.
He has accepted an offer of $75,000 to tour the United States with Ellsworth Vines.
The first match between Budge and Vines will tak place at the Madison Square Garden on January 3 next year.
Only 22 years of age, Budge has been the mainstay of the United States Davis Cup team during the past two seasons.—
Reuter.
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