Jimmy Spithill had the blinkers firmly affixed after an intriguing opening day of the America’s Cup match for his Luna Rossa lineup. Phil Walter/Getty Images Luna Rossa dropped the opener in the America's Cup match, but bounced back splendidly to level it up on day one. READ MORE:* America's Cup: It's a deadlock as Team New Zealand and Luna Rossa share early honours* America's Cup: Tied scoreboard represents a victory to Luna Rossa* America's Cup: Jimmy Spithill's starting box rush: 'Adrenaline, anxiety ... it's very addictive'* The legend of Jimmy Spithill“At this level everyone’s mental game is pretty good,” deadpanned Spithill to a question from Stuff at the end of the day. Phil Walter/Getty Images Luna Rossa co-helmsman Jimmy Spithill: 'It was a real sign of strength to bounce back after a tough first race.' Luna Rossa cannot wait.

Source: Stuff March 10, 2021 07:41 UTC