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Ruoning Yin, (L–R) Xiyu Lin of Team People's Republic of China, Lilia Vu and Nelly Korda of Team United States pose for a picture during day one of the Hanwha LIFEPLUS International Crown at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco on May 4, 2023. Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images
SAN FRANCISCO—World No. 1 Nelly Korda and Lilia Vu, N0. 4, rallied on the back nine to help the United States earn a split of its first two matches against China on Thursday at the International Crown team event.
“It was pretty much a grind, but then we kind of ran away with it toward the end,” Korda said.