Nelly Korda's Halve Highlights Unpredictable LPGA Match Play as Hyo Joo Kim Dominates
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In the T-Mobile Match Play at Shadow Creek, defending champion Nelly Korda settled for a halve against Brittany Altomare, showcasing the unpredictable nature of match play. Meanwhile, Hyo Joo Kim continued her strong form with an 8-and-7 victory over Bailey Tardy. Other notable results included Brooke Henderson's 6-and-5 win over Leona Maguire and several upsets among top seeds, highlighting the competitive intensity of the tournament.
Key Points
Nelly Korda, the defending champion, settled for a halve against Brittany Altomare, who is ranked No. 828 and returning after an 18-month break.
Hyo Joo Kim secured a dominant 8-and-7 victory over Bailey Tardy, continuing her winning streak from a recent playoff win.
Brooke Henderson won her match 6 and 5 against Leona Maguire, demonstrating strong performance.
Several top seeds, including Lydia Ko, Haeran Ryu, Ruoning Yin, and Jin Young Ko, lost their opening matches, indicating the competitive nature of the tournament.
The format of the tournament has returned to round-robin play among 16 groups of four players, allowing players like Korda a chance to advance despite the halve.
