After Luna Rossa dominated day one of the semi-final stage of the Prada Cup Challenger Selection Series, milder weather offered American Magic an opportunity to even the score. Both teams needed four wins to advance, and the Italians already had two.

But it soon became painfully clear for USA that while they had been in in repair mode since their accident on January 16, the Italians were improving their boat which they estimate to have advanced by a measure of 10%. More so, the Luna Rossa team was sailing better. Their comms, their tactics, their maneuvers were flawless.