Nelly Korda is on the hunt for her third major championship. After starting the 2025 U.S. Women’s Open with a round of even par, the number one player in the world showed up on Friday morning on a mission.

For world No. 1 Nelly Korda, a nap might be in order after a stout 5-under 67 put her in solo second midway through the 80 th U.S. Women’s Open. Mao Saigo, winner of the year’s first major, paces the field at 8 under after a second-round 66,