At four games all in the fifth against the American number one Learned, Laurie Doherty went 15/40 down on his own service. Next door, his brother Reggie currently stood at three games all also in the fifth. Learned made a passing shot as Laurie advanced to the net off his serve. The referee announced five games to four in favour of the American, but Laurie immediately raised his hand. The ball had been out! The referee was at a loss since on reflection he felt that the ball had indeed gone out. There was a doubt in his mind however so he tried to consult his line judge only to find that he had disappeared! The two team captains were consulted and then the competition referee. The point was replayed with the line judge having been carefully replaced. This was the turning point for Laurie. He went on to win the next four points to take his service game. He then broke Learned in the next game and retained serve to win the final set 6/4. Next door, Reggie could now hear the change in fortunes of his brother and his own play improved strongly as he also strode onto victory. It wouldn't have needed a lot to change the outcome of this meeting in favour of the Americans!