Pair lead in storm-hit Mallorca

Derksen leads in storm-hit Mallorca

Dutchman Robert-Jan Derksen and Jean-Francois Lucquin of France emerged at the top of the leaderboard on the second day at the Mallorca Classic.

The pair finished their storm-hit first rounds on Friday before building a three-shot lead at nine under.

Ireland's Peter Lawrie and Dane Mads Vibe-Hastrup were six under, while Spain's Sergio Garcia was three under after 27 holes.

Half the field must return on Saturday to complete their second rounds.

The 33-year-old Derksen, lying 42nd on the money-list, added a 65 to his opening 66 but despite three-putting twice he was happy to have come through a gruelling day.

"We used to play 36 holes as amateurs with no problem but it seems when you get to the pro level it's a lot harder," he said Derksen.

"It would be nice to get close to a top-20 spot (this week) because a lot goes with it including (a place in) the British Open."

While Derksen is assured of a spot in next week's season-ending Volvo Masters at Valderrama, the 88th-placed Lucquin needs to finish in the top two here to qualify.

The 28-year-old Frenchman said his rounds of 66 and 65 were down to a new coach.

"One and a half months ago I changed my coach to Richard Gillot, who used to play with me on the Challenge Tour and is my son's godfather," he said.

"He knows my game and last week in Portugal everything started to take shape. I finished with a 64 there and felt I could carry it on to this week."