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Matsuyama pulls out of Match Play with injury, Homa advances

Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, watches his drive on the sixth...

Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, watches his drive on the sixth hole during the second round of the Dell Technologies Match Play Championship golf tournament in Austin, Texas, Thursday, March 23, 2023. Credit: AP/Eric Gay

By The Associated Press

AUSTIN, Texas — Hideki Matsuyama withdrew from the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play before his tee time Friday, giving Max Homa the day off and a spot in the knockout stage.

Matsuyama cited a neck injury for conceding the match against Homa. He was warming up on the range for about 20 minutes trying to get loose.

The withdrawal also knocks out Justin Suh, who would have needed to win his match against Kevin Kisner and have Matsuyama beat Homa to reach a playoff to decide the group winner.

Matsuyama has only reached the weekend of Match Play one time in eight appearances.

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