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| Photo finishes |
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| Another Truly Great Championship! |
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| England Accelerate |
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| China's Counter Attack |
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| USA v Japan Seniors final set 4 |
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Two incredibly close matches that left spectators breathless ended in triumph for England and Japan, new champions in the Women’s and Seniors series, respectively.
England, leading China 190-143 with 16 boards to go, survived a huge rally in the final set. England lost 10 IMPs on the final deal by letting a no-play 3NT make, but they prevailed 223-222.
In the Seniors, Japan led by 21 IMPs with a set to go but had to come from behind. Down10 IMPs with two deals to play, the Japanese collected 800 from 3♦ doubled in one room against 400 (3NT) in the other room for 9 IMPs. On the final deal, the contract was 4♠ by South at both tables. The American declarer went three down, opening the door for Japan. When the Japanese declarer went one down, the team had a 3-IMP gain and a gold medal with a 202-200 victory.
In the Open series, Italy defeated England 200-170. In the World Transnational Mixed Teams, Yeh Bros prevailed over Russia 101-69. |
