EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France — Miki Saiki of Japan took a one-stroke lead at the Evian Masters on Friday, shooting a 5-under 67 in the second round to move 9 under as the drenched course started to dry out.

Saiki heads into the third round Saturday with former Evian champion Ai Miyazato of Japan, Kraft Nabisco winner Stacy Lewis and co-overnight leader Maria Hjorth of Sweden all poised to launch a challenge at 8 under.

Angela Stanford of the United States and South Korea's Ahn Shin-ae, are also one shot behind Saiki.

Stanford's 6-under 66 included seven birdies.

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Lewis picked up her form after crumbling at the end of her rain-soaked first round Thursday. Starting the day at 3 under, the American made seven birdies in her round of 67.

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