The next ten years
will decide the fate of New Zealand tennis. If they organise a
systematic development of their boys I feel convinced they will
gain a place of equality with Australia. If they do not seize
their opening now, tennis will not revive until some genius of
the game such as Norman E. Brookes arises in their midst from
only the Lord knows where.
The future should see America and Australia fighting for
supremacy in the tennis world, with England and France close on
their heels, to jump in the lead at the first faltering.
It is only a matter of time before the last differences between
the International Federation and the America Association are
patched up. The fundamental desires of each, to spread the growth
of tennis, are the same. Sooner or later the bar will fall, and a
truly International Federation, worldwide in scope, will follow.
I look to see the Davis Cup matches gain in importance and public
interest as each year goes by. The growth of the public interest
in the game is seen at every hand. Wimbledon must seek new
quarters. The new grounds of the All England Club will provide
accommodation for 20,000 to witness the championships. This
enormous stadium is the result of public pressure, owing to the
crowds that could not be accommodated at the old grounds.
Westside Club, Forest Hills, where the American Championship was
held, is planning accommodation for 25,000, provided that they
are awarded the championship for a long term of years.
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