Alexander Levy shot an opening six-under-par 66 to share the lead with South Korean Soomin Lee on Thursday (21st April) at the Shenzhen International in China - however, a 45-minute lightning delay in the afternoon means 32 players will have to return to complete their rounds on Friday morning (22nd April), among them South African Brandon Stone who was one shot off the lead coming up the last.

Thunderstorms erupted as play was disrupted on Thursday at the Shenzhen International in China.

Not that it dampened the spirits of Miguel Angel Jimenez, who gave a cheeky wink as he travelled to shelter.

On the course the Spaniard pulled off an impressive approach shot on the 14th, as he ended the day one-under.

One man who did struggle though was Bubba Watson - this par put at the 6th summing up his day.

Defending champion Kiradech Aphibarnrat joined Watson in joint 33rd at the end of play - closing with a birdie at the ninth.

The leader at the end of Thursday's play was Alexander Levy, who carded a 66.

The Frenchman won his first European Tour event at the Genzon Golf Club and will be looking for a repeat.

The weather delay means that 32 players will return to complete their rounds on Friday morning.