Riggs defeats Quist in Davis Cup Play Philadelphia - Adrian Quist (left) and Bobby Riggs shakes hands over the Davis Cup, for possession of which they were fighting. Opening the Davis cup match play at Germantown Cricket club Sept. 3, Bobby Riggs of Chicago made his debut in the classic by defeating Adrian Quist of Australia. Final score of the hard fought match was 4-6, 6-0, 8-6, 6-1. This match immediately preceded a Tussle between Don Budge and John Bromwich of Australia, in which Budge was favored to give the United States a 2-0 lead in the singles challenge round. And shaking hands with Riggs across the Davis Cup. Their vital singles match in 1939 has been described as one of the most thrilling games in tennis history. September 12, 1951. (Photo by Acme).