at the Davis Cup in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Puerto Rico improved their won-loss tally to 3-0 after recording previous wins over Eastern Caribbean and Dominican Republic. Since only one team from American Zone III advance to American Zone II next year, Puerto Rico now look like a good bet to make that jump.

Donald Evans gave Bermuda their best chance for tennis victory yesterday, falling to Rafael Jordan, 6-3, 5-7, 6-4. Jorge Gonzalez defeated Michael Way 6-3, 6-3 while the doubles team of Steve Bean and Billy Way were thoroughly beaten by Manuel Ortiz and Jean Paul Vissepo 6-1, 6-2.

In their opening tie on Wednesday, Bermuda lost 3-0 to Eastern Caribbean although they played well in the two singles and one doubles matches.

Bermuda close out their round robin schedule this weekend with ties against Costa Rica today and Dominican Republic tomorrow.

DONALD EVANS -- Things looking up?