Omega Dubaï Moonlight Classic: Hedwall in the lead -photo Tristan Jones -LET

At -9, after 2 laps without the slightest bogey, Caroline Hedwall, winner of the Lacoste Ladies Open de France in 2018, retains the lead of this Omega Dubai Moonlight Classic. The 31-year-old Swede is on the way to adding a seventh Ladies European Tour title to her money.

the Scandinavian confirmed her excellent first round in 65 (-7), continuing with a very honorable 70 (-2) and is one point ahead of the English Megan MacLaren, author of an excellent 67 (-5). Australian Minjee Lee (with a superb 65, the daily record) and German Laura Fuenfstueck complete the podium at -6 (137)

Most players would think their day is over once their scorecard is signed, but not Caroline Hedwall, who returned directly to her hotel to work on a project she undertook during the first lockdown in April.

“Actually, I'm studying criminology right now to try to get a degree, it's good to have something to focus on when you get back. It can be stressful with 100% of the course completed remotely. I have done a lot of UV and have one to do tonight because the deadline is tomorrow. Fortunately, tomorrow's deadline doesn't start until 17:XNUMX p.m. local time, which gives her plenty of time to hand in her papers before the deadline.

Céline Boutier tied with the ex-world number 1, Lydia Ko with less success than the day before, nevertheless returned a solid card of 71 (-1) and remains in ambush three lengths of the Swedish Caroline Hedwall.

Scheduled this time for the day at the Faldo Course of the Emirates Golf Club, Céline Boutier was satisfied with a 71 (-1) but remains in contact with the head of the leaderboard. A -6 (138),

Céline Herbin performed better at night than the day before in the morning. After her 76 (+4) in the first round, she signed a very good 70 (-2) to regain ten places in the provisional classification. At +2 (146), the Normande, resident of the LPGA Tour, occupies the 28th place.