World No 1 Nelly Korda opened the US Women’s Open with a disappointing two‑over 73 at Riviera Country Club, a stark contrast to her recent form. Korda, who has never finished worse than tied‑eighth in ten of her last eleven starts, admitted the tee shots felt off and her swing felt stuck today and reflect on.

Sei Young Kim, the 2020 Women’s PGA Champion, set the early tone with a four‑under 67, carving back‑to‑back birdies on holes 10 and 11 and a trio of birdies from the sixth on the back nine. Kim sits six strokes ahead of Korda, holding the top spot on the leaderboard for the week as others.

Korda’s frustration grew after early bogeys on holes 12 and 13, and a bogey on the third and seventh dragged her down the standings. She noted that her swing felt “stuck” and that even the range grind hasn’t solved the issue, hinting at deeper technical problems for the day and she plans to work on release at the range. Later she will return to play.

With Kim leading, the field watches as Korda seeks to regain form and chase a second consecutive major title after Chevron Championship glory. The result sets a clear hierarchy for the rest of the week, giving fans a benchmark for who can contend in the closing rounds and shaping the tournament’s narrative for the competition.