Experience matures players faster than anything else and I am
sure that the move that will place a team of New Zealand players
in the field in the Davis Cup will be the first and biggest step
forward to real world power in tennis. New Zealand produced one
Wilding, why should not another appear?
I was tremendously impressed by the interest existing among the
New Zealand boys in tennis. I met a great number during my few
weeks in Auckland and seldom have seen such a magnificent
physical type coupled with mental keenness. These boys, given the
opportunity to play under adequate supervision and coaching,
should produce tennis players of the highest class.
The New Zealand association has made a drastic move. I hope they
have the wisdom to see far enough ahead to provide plenty of play
for their young players and if possible to obtain adequate
coaches in the clubs and schools.
Frankly I see no players of Davis Cup calibre now in New Zealand.
I did see many boys whom I felt if given the chance would become
Davis Cup material.
The break with New Zealand will have no effect on Australia,
except to relieve a slight friction that has existed. Australia
has plenty of material coming to insure a succession of fine
teams for the Davis Cup in the future.
Both Australia and New Zealand handle their tennis in the country
in a most efficient manner and the game seems to me to be
progressing in a natural and healthy manner.
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