Defending champion Meredith Duncan was eliminated in round one of morning matchplay, losing to Australian Katherine Hull on the second extra hole of a playoff (20th hole) at the Sleepy Hollow Country Club. Hull was then forced out by former US Junior Girl's champion, Aree Wongluekiet, 4 and 3. Wongluekiet then went on to defeat Leigh Anne Hardin, 2 up. Lindsey Wright is now the only Australian left in the field after defeating Meaghan Francella, 4 and 2.

Courtney Swaim, who set a 36-hole qualifying record earlier this week, was beaten by Elizabeth Janangelo, 2 and 1.

After two rounds (36 holes) of stroke play, the lowest 64 scorers advanced to match play. The first two rounds of match play, consisting of 18 holes each, was scheduled for Wednesday (US Time), with the third round and quarterfinals set for Thursday (US Time). The semifinals are scheduled for Friday (US Time) and the 36-hole final is set for Saturday (US Time).

1st Round - Matchplay
Lindsey Wright (Australia) defeated Kelly Robb 3 and 2
Katherine Hull (Australia) defeated Meredith Duncan - 20 Holes

2nd Round - Matchplay
Aree Song Wongluekiet def. Katherine Hull (Australia) 4 and 3
Lindsey Wright (Australia) def. Meaghan Francella, 4 and 2
Elizabeth Janangelo def. Sunny Oh, 4 and 3
Becky Lucidi def. Laura Myerscough, 3 and 1
Emily Bastel def. Robin Burke, 1 up
Christine Boucher def. Sarah Jacobs, 3 and 2
Erica Blasberg def. Alena Sharp, 4 and 3
Walailak Satarak def. Mina Hardin, 2 and 1
Brandi Jackson def. Danielle Downey, 4 and 3
Vikki Laing def. Ellen Port, 3 and 2
Shayna Miyajima def. Jennifer Perri, 6 and 4
Carol Semple Thompson def. Lindsay Morgan, 1 up
Mollie Fankhauser def. In-Bee Park, 3 and 2
Virada Nirapathpongporn def. Naree Song Wongluekiet, 5 and 4
Maru Martinez def. Sukjin-Lee Wuesthoff, 2 up

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