SANYA, China — Rio Takeda shot a blistering 8-under 64 on Sunday to win the LPGA’s Blue Bay tournament by six shots ahead of Minjee Lee of Australia, the second LPGA title for the young Japanese player.

Rio Takeda hinted at what she was capable of last fall. She proved it Sunday in China. The 21-year-old rookie from Japan closed in 8-under 64, the best round of the day at Jian Lake Blue Bay Golf Course,

Rio Takeda of Japan shot a 3-under 69 to hold a two-shot lead after three rounds of the LPGA’s Blue Bay tournament on China’s southern island of Hainan