Posted on May 30, 2021 in News.
LPGA: Céline Boutier who wins over Jennifer Chang is eliminated
Victorious against the American Jennifer Chang, Céline Boutier who won her match 3 & 1 on the third day of the group stage of the Bank of Hope LPGA Match-Play, was unfortunately eliminated by the victory of the Korean Inbee Park in the other meeting of group 2.
French Céline Boutier was eliminated after the first two rounds of the Bank of Hope LPGA Match-Play. Defeated Thursday by world number 2 Inbee Park in the second group match, her victory on Friday over American Jennifer Chang (3 & 1) was not enough for French n ° 1 to continue the adventure in the round of XNUMX this week-end.
Indeed, by winning her match against the Mexican Gaby Lopez, the South Korean Inbee Park secured a qualification for the elimination phase or at the expense of the Parisian at the bottom of the table.
The world No.2 will meet Germany's Sophia Popov, winner of the AIG Women's Open last year, one of four Europeans to qualify for the weekend at Shadow Creek, alongside England's Mel Reid and Bronte Law, and Swedish Anna Nordqvist.
Bank of Hope LPGA Match-Play: Céline Boutier is an ideal start