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Nelly Korda Faces Must-Win Match to Keep T-Mobile Title Defense Alive

Defending champion and world number one Nelly Korda must defeat Ariya Jutanugarn in her final group stage match to advance to the knockout rounds of the LPGA T-Mobile Match Play.

World number one Nelly Kim plays a shot on the way to a 1-up victory over Jennifer Kupcho in round-robin play at the LPGA Match Play
Brittany Altomare tees off at the fifth hole on the way to a tie with world number one Nelly Korda on the first day of the LPGA Match Play

Overview

  • Nelly Korda halved her opening match against Brittany Altomare and narrowly won her second match, setting up a decisive showdown with Ariya Jutanugarn.
  • Hyo Joo Kim and Brooke Henderson remain undefeated after dominant performances in their first two matches, solidifying their positions as tournament frontrunners.
  • Rose Zhang withdrew from her second match due to a neck injury, creating uncertainty in her group and complicating advancement scenarios.
  • Top-seeded players Jin Young Ko and Leona Maguire were eliminated after the second round, underscoring the unpredictability of the round-robin format.
  • Lydia Ko rebounded with a commanding victory after a shocking first-round loss to alternate Hira Naveed, leaving all players in her group tied at 1-1.