Lawrie closing in on Jacquelin

Raphael Jacquelin, seven ahead with a round to play, was only three in front with nine holes remaining in the Madrid Open today.

The Frenchman, seeking his first win in 238 European tour events and 21 under par after three magical 64s, went to the turn in only a level par 36 while Scot Paul Lawrie covered the same stretch in 31.