Q. You had a really good round, and I want to know what was going so well for you in the round today.
AYAKO UEHARA: So I think beginning, one and two I did good up and down, and I think that's so much help.
And after that, number three, I had another opportunity, but I didn't get it.
But number five I got it, and I think today's key is just number one and then number two. I made a good up and down on them, yeah.
Q. What were you doing so well on your approach to give yourself those birdie opportunities?
AYAKO UEHARA: Actually, I am working with one of the former professional golfer. She's same my age, but she already retire and then she is teaching right now.
So I working with her and then a little bit fix my swing. I think that's -- yeah it's very help.
Q. Yeah, what's her name?
AYAKO UEHARA: Akane Iijima.
Q. Okay, got you. You're in the lead right now.
AYAKO UEHARA: Yeah, yeah.
Q. Does that help change your mentality at all? Does that change any Port of your game going into tomorrow?
AYAKO UEHARA: Actually I don't think so. Just I will do just my game and then focus one at time. Yeah, I think that's it, yeah.
Q. How great does it feel to come back after injury and just be playing so well?
AYAKO UEHARA: Yeah, I know, this is my third tournament. I think I'm very excited about it and then glad to be out here. I'm looking forward to tomorrow again.
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