His
overhead is steady, reliable, and accurate, but lacks
aggressiveness. His high volleying is fine, deep, and fast. His
low volleying is weak and uncertain. He anticipates wonderfully,
and covers a tremendous amount of court. His attack is rather
obvious in that he seldom plays the unusual shot, yet his
accuracy is so great that he frequently beats a man who guesses
his shot yet can't reach it.
N. E. Brookes stated he considered Garland one of the greatest
ground-stroke players in the world. This is true of his forehand,
but his backhand lacks punch. His whole game needs speed and
aggressiveness.
He is quiet, modest, and extremely popular. His perfect court
manner and pleasant smile have made Garland a universal favourite
in America and England. His game is the result of hard,
conscientious work. There is no genius about it, and little
natural talent. It is not an interesting game as it lacks
brilliancy, yet it is very sound, and much better than it looks.
VINCENT RICHARDS
Vincent Richards, National junior Champion of America and the
most remarkable boy playing tennis, is a distinct personality.
Richards, who is now only seventeen, won the Men's Doubles
Championship of America at the age of fifteen. Richards is a born
tennis player and a great tennis genius.
Richards' service is a fast slice that he follows to the net. It
is speedy and very accurate. His ground strokes are both slice
and drive, although the basis of his game is slice.
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