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Westwood, McIlroy lose in Arizona
2011-02-25 09:57:21
World number one Lee Westwood, Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy and US star Phil Mickelson were all victims on a day of surprises at the WGC Match Play.
Westwood lost by one hole to American Nick Watney, while McIlroy suffered a heavy 8&7 defeat by American Ben Crane.
World number four Phil Mickelson lost 6&5 to 22-year-old Rickie Fowler but Graeme McDowell reached the last 16 with a 4&2 win over Ross Fisher.
Luke Donald also progressed but Paul Casey and Justin Rose crashed out.
England's Casey, the runner-up for the last two years in Arizona, went out 4&2 to Australian Jason Day, while Rose took world number two Martin Kaymer to the 20th hole before succumbing.
Donald marched on with a 2&1 win over Ryder Cup team-mate Edoardo Molinari of Italy and will next face another Italian Matteo Manassero after the impressive 17-year-old beat South African Charl Schwartzel one up.