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The third day of the 2025 World Match Racing Tour final saw the sailing fervor hit new highs in Shenzhen. Repechage racing under pressure in the city’s heart, the stakes were at their peak, and every move carried weight. In the traditionally fickle and ultra-light winds of OH Bay, survival was the only goal, and any slip-ups were alarmingly expensive.

Amidst the intensity, two teams emerged undeterred, securing their places in the much-anticipated quarterfinals. New Zealand’s Nick Egnot-Johnson, leading the Knots Racing, and Denmark’s Jeppe Borch at the helm of Borch Match Race dazzled spectators with their strategic resilience in tackling the harsh sailing conditions. Their victories completed the elite eight-team lineup, now barreling into the decisive stage of the skirmish for the Match Racing World Championship.