Successful French women in Nevada. After his defeat in his second game, Perrine Delacour had to win this Friday to be sure of qualifying. It’s done since the 29-year-old golfer beat Caroline Inglis (3 & 2) this Friday. Led from the first hole, the Habs immediately reacted to equalize and p. If the native of Laon then tried to win her opponent, the latter fought well, coming back twice to score.
The French did not tremble
Finally, Perrine Delacour placed a final boost thanks to two birdies on 15 and 16 (her 6th and 7th of the day). After her face-to-face, the Frenchwoman commented on her qualification: “I’m quite happy. I was coming out of a long week at home, in France, so I was quite tired. I’m very happy with the way I played today and the way I ended up in the round of 16. In match play, anything can happen, so I’m going to play my game and see where it takes me.“In the next round, she will face Irish Leona Maguire who has won her three duels since the start of the tournament.
Boutier also in the game
Céline Boutier also validated her third consecutive victory this Friday against Paula Reto (5 & 3). The triple winner on the LPGA Tour quickly took the lead with two birdies in a row on holes 2 and 3. If the South African came back to a length at 5, the Frenchwoman then gradually increased her lead (with 4 other birdies ) to get her ticket to the round of 16, where she will challenge American Angel Yin.
The title holder takes the door
The 3 on 3 was also directed by Albane Valenzuela, Carlota Ciganda, Ayaka Furue and Maja Stark. The last two players mentioned will face each other in the eighth while the Swiss (coming out of a group composed in particular by Lilia Vu) and the Spaniard will be opposed respectively to Anna Nordqvist and Alison Lee. To compose his ticket for the next round, Linn Grant had to fight and get rid of defending champion Eun-Hee Ji (2 & 1). The Swede will try to continue the adventure against Daniela Darquea.
For his part, Pajaree Anannarukarn, who snatched his qualification at the end of the end in the play-off, will play against Cheyenne Knight. Finally, Sophia Schubert and Lindsey Weaver-Wright will offer us a 100% American duel.