The comeback of Elena

8 changes of leader: this one was a tug of war.

Cretu closes out the table, with 84 points. "Last one buys the coffee" — as they say at the table. Cretu had the table at their feet after the first of the middle eights. Whist was there to remind them nothing lasts forever. Level on points with Alina, and behind only on the tie-break.

Alina rounds out the podium with 84 points. Bronze still counts as a medal. In the five-card hand on the way down, Alina bid 2 and took 5 — and Elena went down with it. 2 hands in a row: Alina broke the contract each time while everyone else made theirs.

Second place went to Emi, with 96 points. 2 hands in a row: Emi broke the contract each time while everyone else made theirs. Emi was even in front after the three-card hand on the way down.

First place and peace of mind: Elena, with 102 points.

Well played everyone. Same table next time?