GURNEE, Ill. – The Americans rebounded Friday to get themselves back in contention for a run at the UL International Crown.
Thompson and Kerr defeated Thailand’s Ariya Jutanugarn and Porani Chutichai, 4 and 2.
Stacy Lewis and Gerina Piller halved their match against Thailand’s Moriya Jutanugarn and Pornanong Phatlum.
A day after getting swept by England, the Americans gave themselves a chance to advance out of pool play and make Sunday singles.
“We knew we could not lose today, and we got three out of four points,” Kerr said.