Korda's Halved Match Highlights Unpredictable T-Mobile Match Play Drama
Source: news.source.sunstar
In a thrilling round of the T-Mobile Match Play in North Las Vegas, defending champion Nelly Korda ended up halving her match against Brittany Altomare, who is returning to form after an 18-month break. Despite leading 2 up with four holes left, Korda was unable to secure a win as Altomare fought back to tie the match. The event showcased the unpredictable nature of match play with significant upsets and comebacks, including notable victories by Hyo Joo Kim and Brooke Henderson, and surprising losses for top seeds.
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Nelly Korda, the defending champion, halved her match against Brittany Altomare, who is ranked No. 828 and returning after an 18-month break.
Korda led 2 up with four holes to play but Altomare won the 15th and 16th holes to tie the match.
The T-Mobile Match Play event features a round-robin format among 16 groups of four players, allowing Korda a chance to advance.
Hyo Joo Kim and Brooke Henderson secured significant victories, while top seeds like Lydia Ko suffered unexpected losses.
The event showcased the unpredictable nature of match play with comebacks and upsets throughout the day.
