World number one Yani Tseng staged an impressive comeback on the second day of the $1.5 million Honda LPGA Thailand tournament Friday before thunderstorms cut short play.
After her disappointing one-over 73 on the opening day, the Taiwanese defending champion sparkled with a seven-under 65 to get back in the running in joint seventh place with an eagle, seven birdies and two bogeys.
"In the first round I felt so sad about the way I had played and really disappointed. I was even crying. But today I feel great," she said.
Tseng could not fully explain why she played so much better in the second round which saw an improvement by eight strokes. "I think I was more focused and my putting was much better.
"I had a good massage last night -- that may have helped. I told my caddie that I felt I could go out and hit seven-under, and that's what I did."
Australia's Karrie Webb moved to the top of the leaderboard on 10-under for the tournament with four holes to go when play was suspended for the day.
The Australian's incomplete round at the Siam Country Club's Pattaya Old Course included a hole-in-one at the 12th.
"I didn't see it go in but I heard the crowd roar," said a delighted Webb.
"It was a very solid day but a little disappointing I couldn't complete the round today. I hope I can carry on where I left off in the morning."
Clubhouse leader when play was suspended was South Korea's Jiyai Shin on eight-under after shooting a 66. Compatriot Amy Yang was also on eight-under but with four holes to play.
Sweden's Caroline Hedwall was a further shot behind on 65, along with Norway's Suzann Pettersen and South Korea's Choi Na-Yeon who still had four holes to play.
Overnight leader Ai Miyazato from Japan was on six-under in joint seventh place, with five holes left.
Michelle Wie who shot a disappointing 75 in the first round had a much better day, moving up the leaderboard after hitting a four-under 68 with five birdies and just one bogey.
With just 70 players in the tournament there is no half-way cut, so there is still an opportunity for those lower down the field to work their way into contention.
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