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Sorenstam wins 89th title of int'l career

Annika Sorenstam, shown at the Samsung World Championship Oct. 5, 2008. (UPI Photo/Christine Chew)
Annika Sorenstam, shown at the Samsung World Championship Oct. 5, 2008. (UPI Photo/Christine Chew) | License Photo

SUZHOU, China, Nov. 2 (UPI) -- Swedish star Annika Sorenstam won the 89th title of her career Sunday at an event in Suzhou, China.

Sorenstam shot a 7-under-par 65 to force a playoff and then defeated China's Li Ying Ye to win the Suzhou Taihju Ladies Open.

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The tournament is on the Ladies European Tour schedule.

Sorenstam said she had to "play the catch-up game" to win. Her final round included birdies on 14, 16 and 18.

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