Saint Louis Masters: Six players score 2 out of 2 on opening day

The Saint Louis Masters opened with a high proportion of decisive results across the first two rounds. Six players, including Fabiano Caruana, moved into an early share of the lead on a perfect score, while several lower-seeded competitors recorded notable results. A large chasing group sits close behind on 1½ points, which includes Rose Atwell and Jennifer Yu, who obtained two of the most notable upset wins of the day. | Photo: Crystal Fuller