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Partner Causes Fatal Attraction

Tuesday January 22, 2002
High level competitive bidding is one of the toughest areas of the game. Here is an example from the final of the 2001 Bermuda Bowl. With Norway North-South: West North East South -- -- Pass 1C* 1H Dble 2S Dble 3H Pass 4H Pass Pass Dble

How Seed Famine Led To Mac Attack

Sunday January 20, 2002
The early and constant evaporation of seeds at the Australian Open may help create a new reputation for our grand slam event as the Bermuda Triangle of tennis stars. They came, they talked, they disappeared.

Desperate Measures

Friday January 18, 2002
In the 2001 Bermuda Bowl quarter-final between Italy and the USA, Italy won the fifth stanza 59-0 and piled it on again in the final set. This was board 84: West North East South 4D Pass Pass Dble* Pass 4S Pass Pass *For takeout West's pre-empt with a sid

It's Nice Work If You Can Get It

Thursday January 17, 2002
Pat Rafter and company have a lot more to gain than just a suntan by basing themselves in Bermuda or Florida, writes Jacquelin Magnay.

The Italian Job On The Usa

Thursday January 17, 2002
In the 2001 Bermuda Bowl quarter-final match between Italy and USA1, the scores were almost level after Board 64. By Board 70, Italy was leading 161-137. This was board 71: (Directions changed for convenience) West North East South Soloway Duboin Hamman

Forget Fear Of Failure

Wednesday January 16, 2002
The greatest surprise at the 2001 Bermuda Bowl was the drubbing received by USA1 at the hands of Italy. After 64 of 96 boards, it was Italy 138, USA1 137. Then Italy scored 57-0 and followed with 67-9 in the last set. This is how they did it. The auction at both tables: West North Ea

When Clubs Are Trumps

Saturday January 5, 2002
Italy was rated highly to win the 2001 Bermuda Bowl but their run came to an end in the semi-final match against Norway. Italy was leading 62-37 when Board 27 arrived. With Norway East-West