Le Defi Francais (foreground) crosses under Italy's Prada heading windward during their race on Day Four of the Louis Vuitton Cup semifinals January 7. France had forced 2 penalties for Prada but still lost. Six teams are in the semifinals with the outcome of the Louis Vuitton Cup to determine who will race New Zealand for the America's Cup starting February 19, 2000.

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