Ji takes early lead at Tianjin women's open

TIANJIN, April 25 (Xinhua) -- Ji Yuai set the early pace at the Tianjin Women's Open on Thursday as the Dalian native made a birdie three on the final hole for a five-under par 67 and a one-stroke lead in the opening round of the China LPGA Tour event.

Fellow Chinese Liu Wenbo was a shot back after posting a four-under 68 under sunny conditions at Tianjin Pan Shan Golf Club. Indonesian Patricia Sinolungan was th