Ariya Jutanugarn defeated world No 1 and defending champion Nelly Korda 1 up on Friday to send the American packing at the LPGA Match Play in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Nanna Koerstz Madsen def. Bailey Tardy, 1 up. Jennifer Kupcho def. Brittany Altomare, 3 & 2. Angel Yin def. Jin Hee Im, 4 & 3. Pajaree Anannarukarn tied Moriya Jutanugarn.

Thai stars Ariya Jutanugarn and Jeeno Thitikul recorded their second group wins at the LPGA Match Play in North Las Vegas, Nevada, on Thursday.