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Gary Player believes Tiger Woods' chances of adding to his 14 major wins, and of chasing down Jack Nicklaus' record of 18, is not in doubt if he can put behind him the crippling injury problems of the past decade.

Patrick Reed putted for birdie on every hole at Sheshan International and closed out his bogey-free round with a 25-foot birdie putt for an 8-under 64, giving him a 2-shot lead in the opening round of the HSBC Champions.