In the battle of the Americans, USA 2 shot to the top of the standings by blitzing USA 1, 25-4, in the opening match of the 15-match round-robin. Australia and Italy are tied for second with 23 Victory Points. Australia defeated Chinese Taipei and Italy overcame CAC. Argentina was next with 22 VPs.

Welcome Address

Welcome to Fort Lauderdale. I'm very happy to welcome 16 teams representing the entire globe to this seventh edition of the World Junior Team Championship. This is the most prestigious Junior event worldwide.

In many parts of the world, hundreds, if not thousands, of Juniors compete in order to earn the right to represent their country and their zone in this event. Congratulations! Every one of you has succeeded in this goal, and I wish you the best of luck in this competition.

The ACBL and the local bridge organizations have done their utmost to ensure that conditions here will be as good as possible and certainly up to the standard that would be expected for such a distinguished tournament. I am certain that you will take full advantage of what has been prepared for you and that you will play this championship with the highest possible standard of ethics in accordance with the longstanding tradition of Junior bridge.

Enjoy your game and have a great time in Fort Lauderdale.