This competition started 1958, with the first finals in 1960.

The third round will be held at the same resort with the finals on Sunday.

But the bad start had taken its toll, and with the 2001 finals in sight they won only two more games.

Preliminary matches were held on 16 March, with the finals the following day.

"After it's over, I'll sleep for a week and then deal with finals," he said.

The eight men and eight women begin play today, with the finals set for Sunday.

Local competitions took place over three days with the finals happening late Sunday afternoon.

The games will last five weeks, with the finals in Los Angeles.

Racing begins today in 3 of the 19 cup events, with finals for all the trophies on Sunday.

The season concludes with the finals, where two teams compete in a best of seven games format.