Updated: Sept. 26, 2013 at 4:27 AM

2013 America's Cup (55 images)

Defending champion Oracle Team USA won its first America's Cup race against New Zealand Sunday after dropping the first three contests. The America's Cup is a best of 17 series of races.

Emirates New Zealand fans (L) wait for the dock out ceremony before the start of the America's Cup in San Francisco on September 7, 2013. The America's Cup trophy is on display at right. UPI/Terry Schmitt

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Oracle Team USA skipper Jimmy Spithill smiles at the dock out ceremony before the start of the America's Cup against Emirates New Zealand in San Francisco on September 7, 2013. The Kiwis took the first two races. UPI/Terry Schmitt

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Emirates New Zealand fans (R) wait for the dock out ceremony before the start of the America's Cup in San Francisco on September 7, 2013. The America's Cup trophy is on display at left. UPI/Terry Schmitt

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Emirates New Zealand leads Oracle Team USA in race one of the America's Cup in San Francisco Bay on September 7, 2013. The Kiwis took the first two races on day one of the America's Cup. UPI/Terry Schmitt

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