When the Challengers INEOS Britannia lined up against the Defenders Emirates Team New Zealand little was known about who would have the upper hand. Both teams had proved themselves to be as quick in a straight line as they were nimble when going head-to-head. If there was a consensus among the pundits, it was that the racing would be close. Here’s how the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup was won in nine races.