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The 61st Congressional Cup heats up as the final four teams are locked in for a dramatic showdown in Long Beach, CA. This pivotal day sees Cole Tapper and his Kairos Racing team from Sydney, Australia clinch the last semi-final spot, joining USA's Chris Poole, Sweden's Johnie Berntsson, and Switzerland's Eric Monnin.
The semi-finals kick off with high stakes; Poole's Riptide Racing leads Tapper 2-0, while Berntsson maintains a similar advantage over Monnin. Both trailing teams now face must-win scenarios tomorrow.
Tapper needed victories today but faced two defeats, opening the door for Denmark's Jeppe Borch. However, Borch's hopes fade as French skipper Aurélien Pierroz secures a crucial win, ensuring Tapper's advancement.
As the qualifying series winner, Poole selects Tapper as his semi-final opponent. Berntsson seizes an early lead against Monnin, exploiting a spinnaker mishap to dominate the second race.
With both semi-finals at 2-0, Tapper and Monnin must win two straight races tomorrow to force decisive matches. Racing resumes at 11:30 a.m. local time, with the excitement building at the Congressional Cup Stadium. Don't miss the action!
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