The Open Teams, one of the two main events of the 29th Madeira International Bridge Open, started this Friday in Funchal with 137 teams registered.
After three rounds, Ronnie and friends leads with 55.64 points, followed by New Friends (50.74) and MAKE (50.62). Among the Portuguese teams, Ponte Para o Futuro is in 15th place.
The field includes international players such as European champion Christian Bakke and world champion Agustín Madala. The deciding sessions take place this Saturday and Sunday.
Organised by the Madeira Bridge Association, the tournament runs until 9 November and brings together around 900players, mostly from abroad.